Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018
688. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason payments cannot be claimed in the NPWS farm plan scheme in respect of land included in a forestry scheme including the native woodland scheme. [11092/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Parks & Wildlife Service Farm Plan Scheme operated by Department is targeted at the maintenance, enhancement and creation of habitats on farmed land. The habitats and species that have been the subject of plans thus far e.g. sand dunes, hay meadows, corncrake, breeding waders, hen harrier, etc. are typically not compatible with woodland or forestry.
