Chapter One Flashcards
Q1 what is Irelands current Percentage of Forest Cover?
11.6%
Q2 What Percentage does Government policy require it to get to by the middle of the
Century?
18%
Q3 Name the 3 Pillars of Sustainable Forest Management?
Environmental, Economic & Social
Q4 What Grants & Incentives are available to Landowners if they want to establish a New
Forest?
Establishment & Management Grants Available with Annual Premium Payments etc.
Q5 Name the State owned Commercial Forestry Company that manages the majority of public forests in Ireland?
Coillte
Q6 What Role does Teagasc play in the Farm Forestry Sector?
Teagasc Forestry Department provides advisory, research, promotional and training services
to the Farm Forestry sector in conjunction with the Forest Service
Q7 In Farm Forestry, how many years do Farmer Applicants generally receive Forestry
Premiums for?
20 years, Agroforestry being the exception for 10 years
Q8 What spacing are conifer Forests generally planted at and what is the resulting
stocking rate or stems per Hectare?
2m x 2m spacing, stocking rate of 2,500 stems per Hectare
Q9 What percentage of overall area is allocated or retained as areas of Biodiversity Enhancement (ABE’s) on newly planted Lands?
15%
Q10 What is an acceptable stocking rate per Hectare under current scheme requirements
for Agroforestry (FT8)?
400-1000 stems per hectare
How is a forest defined?
History of Irish forestry?
What is the EU average of forestry?
34%
What is the main tree species?
Sitka Speuce occupying 51.1% of area.
What is the proportion of conifer and broadleaf forests?
What is the proportion of conifer and broadleaf forests?
Who owns forests?
