Donegal tree planting programme
The 1983 programme provides for 765 hectares across 21 Donegal forests, up from 733 hectares last season; the Minister expects it to be completed by year-end but could not say how much had been planted to date.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry his Department's tree planting programme for 1983 in County Donegal.
Comment on this
It is expected that an aggregate area of 765 hectares — 1890 acres — will be planted in 21 forests in County Donegal during the current planting season. The corresponding area for the last season was 733 hectares — 1,812 acres.
Comment on this
I should like to ask the Minister if he anticipates that the 765 hectares will be planted before the end of the year?
Comment on this
If the Minister is that definite will he tell the House how many acres have been planted to date?