2,016ha of new forests created in 2021 - with highest afforestation area in Cork

The national forest estate has expanded to 808,848ha

Farmers have accounted for 81% of private lands afforested between 1980 and 2021.

The national forest estate has now reached 11.6% of Ireland's total land area - with 2,016ha of new forests created in 2021. 

Co Cork had the highest afforestation area at 343ha followed by Co Roscommon at 190ha.