Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on a relaxation of the replanting obligation which would have a positive effect on the levels of afforestation and the value and competitiveness of land under forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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In the new Forestry Bill, which will replace the 1946 Forestry Act, it is proposed to take a more flexible approach regarding the question of replanting after harvesting. However, the general principle of replanting after felling will remain in order to ensure that the national forest estate is maintained.