As home of the best tree-growing conditions in Ireland, forestry has the potential to make a very significant contribution to local enterprise, local employment and Ireland’s energy security. Support greater encouragement of Close to Nature-Continuous Cover non clear-fell forestry management systems to maximise potential employment, whilst also addressing key climate change, energy, economic and ecological priorities. Initiate a minimum of 10,000 hectare per annum planting until 2035 with an aim to achieve planting of 15,000 hectare per annum.
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