Conference will address potential valueof forestry

THE potential value of thousands of acres of farmland under forestry in this country will come under the microscope at a national conference on forestry tomorrow.

The conference, under the title Enhancing the Asset Value of Farmer Plantations is expected to attract a large attendance at the South Court Hotel, Raheen, Limerick where it will open at 10.30am.

Pat Lehane, chairman, IFA National farm Forestry Section said that one of the main questions being asked by farmers is the value of their forestry in the future. He believes the response to the question will be delivered at the conference.