asked the Minister for Lands the acreage of land purchased for forestry in County Wexford in each of the past three years; the acreage being planted each year; and the number of men employed in each of the past three years.
Written Answers. - County Wexford Afforestation.
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Cavan): The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Co. Wexford Forestry.
Year |
Area of land purchased (acres) |
Area planted (acres) |
Average employment (Number of men) |
1974 |
90 |
835 |
160 |
1973 |
119 |
794 |
160 |
1972 |
244 |
373 |
159 |