Economic issues in Irish forestry
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O'Connor, R. and Kearney, B. 'Economic issues in Irish forestry'. - Dublin: Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland,Vol. XXVI, Pt. 5, 1992/1993, pp179-209Download Item:
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The main objective of this paper is to show the extent to which forestry can provide income
and employment in the State. To put the subject in context the paper commences by
showing the areas under forest in Ireland and other EC countries. There follows a brief
history of forestry in Ireland from the beginning of the 17th century to the present time. We
next examine recent developments in forestry including the introduction of the current
forestry operational programme and the problems of achieving the planting targets.
The next section deals with the impact of forestry on rural areas with particular emphasis
on land use and rural employment. This is followed by a section dealing with the
economics of private planting. The paper concludes with a discussion on supply and
demand trends for timber, and Irish trade in wood and wood products.
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Read before the Society, 22 April 1993
Author: O'Connor, R.; Kearney, B.
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Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of IrelandVol. XXVI, Pt. 5, 1992/1993
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Forestry, Timber tradeISSN:
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