asked the Minister for Lands if, in view of the fact that the spread of agriculture has caused the disappearance of broad-leaved forests in central Europe, he will take measures to ensure this will not happen in Ireland.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Broad-Leaved Forests.
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I am satisfied that existing statutory powers are sufficient to control the felling of trees in rural areas whether broad-leaves or conifers. Additionally the Forest and Wildlife Service plant broadleaved trees as a matter of policy wherever it has land suitable for such trees, while in the sphere of private planting, there is a special grant scheme to encourage the planting of broadleaves.