Joe Higgins
Ceist:84 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the protection, if any, which is in force for woodlands which are registered as seed stands. [19074/97]
Written Answers. - Seed Stand Protection.
Woodlands which are registered as seed stands under EU Directives 66/404/EEC and 71/161/EEC are protected under the provisions of the Forestry Act 1946 which requires, inter alia, that a notice to fell such trees must be given at least three weeks prior to the intended felling date. This legislation allows me to prohibit, modify or refuse such felling proposals.