asked the Minister for Energy if he will make a statement regarding tree felling at one of the last remaining mixed hardwood forests at Derrygunnigan, Killeigh, County Offaly and if any replacement planting programme is in progress which will ensure that the forest will not be completely felled.
Written Answers. - Derrygunnigan (Offaly) Forest.
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Felling and thinning operations at Derrygunnigan Wood are being carried out in accordance with the terms of a general felling licence issued by my Department. Replanting with deciduous and broad leaf trees will be carried out when these operations have been completed.