Farm forestry allocation welcomed

IFA Farm Forestry Committee chairman John Jackson yesterday welcomed the recent budget allocation of €121 million in State funding to the forestry sector.

He said the Government commitment to this vibrant rural-based industry, at a time of budgetary constraints, is a very positive endorsement.

Mr Jackson said timber and wood products are now worth €1.7 billion annually to the Irish economy and the new wood to energy market is emerging strongly.