New Forestry Act to focus on appeal system

Minster says ‘improved’ licencing and appeal system on the way

Minister says the development of a new forestry programme is a key element of the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020. File Photo.  

New legislation on forestry has been signed into law to tackle the backlog of appeals

The Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 will provide a legal basis for the Forestry Appeals Committee to introduce procedures that allow for the better management of the volume of appeals in the system.