asked the Minister for Energy the plans his Department have for the purchase of land for planting in 1988 in County Wexford; the land purchased in 1987 and its location; the amount planted in 1987 and its location; and the number of acres they will plant in 1988 and their location.
Written Answers. - County Wexford Land for Planting.
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The Forest Service of the Department of Energy are currently negotiating for the purchase of approximately 183.4 acres of plantable land in County Wexford, which, it is hoped, will be planted in 1988.
The other information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tabular statement which shows location by forest centre.
|
Forest |
Lands acquired in period of 11 months ending 30/11/87 |
Lands planted in period of 11 months ending 30/11/87 |
Proposed for planting in 1988 |
|
(Acres) |
(Acres) |
(Acres) |
|
|
Bree |
45.7 |
65.5 |
|
|
Borris |
8.2 |
||
|
Camolin |
55.3 |
118.6 |
|
|
Clonegal |
21.5 |
32.1 |
|
|
Coolgreaney |
86.0 |
67.0 |
176.0 |
|
Forth |
24.0 |
76.4 |
113.0 |
|
Gorey |
105.0 |
78.0 |
|
|
Killane |
19.3 |
28.4 |
|
|
New Ross |
22.5 |
97.6 |
|
|
Total |
118.2 |
412.7 |
709.2 |