1,836 forestry licences issued since the start of 2021

Felling licences in the private sector have ‘increased substantially’

1,164 tree felling licences, 308 afforestation licences, and 364 forest road works licences have been issued since January 1. File Picture. 

1,836 forestry licences have been issued since the start of the year with 40% of the target of 4,500 forestry licences to be issued in 2021, reached on July 9, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The total includes 1,164 tree felling; 308 afforestation and 364 forest road works licences.