Chapter Two

Question 1

Q1 How can Income be generated for a Forest owner?

Answer 1

Annual Forest Premium, Timber sales & Non-timber Income

Question 2

Q2 there are 3 main categories of logs produced in Farm Forests, Name 1 of these?

Answer 2

Pulp, Pallet, Saw log

Question 3

Q3 Approximately what percentage of Irish Grown Sawn Timber is exported and what is it used for?

Answer 3

80%, used primarily for Construction Timber & Panel Boards

Question 4

Q4 Commercial Timber from a Forest is commonly sold in 3 different ways, name at least 2 of these?

Answer 4

Standing, Roadside & Delivered-In

Question 5

Q5 Name a minimum of 2 Non-timber Benefits or Enterprises?

Answer 5

Shelter for Animals, Fuelwood/Firewood production on-farm, Forest Recreation and value

Question 6

Q6 Name one Taxation that Forestry Premia and Harvested Timber are subject to?

Answer 6

USC & PRSI

Question 7

What County in Ireland has the Highest Percentage Forest Cover?

Answer 7

Leitrim 18.9%

Question 8

Q8 The value of Timber can be affected by several major Local Factors. Name at least 3 of
these?

Answer 8

Wood quality, level of forest management, Tree size, Road access (location & Forest site),
Harvesting Costs, Proximity to Markets, Amount of wood to be harvested, National and
International wood supply and demand situation

Question 9

Q9 Name at least 1 of the Two Forest Certification schemes operating in Ireland?

Answer 9

PEFC and FSC

Question 10

Q10 Name at least two variables that can influence Timber prices and demand?

Answer 10

Construction activity, Export market, Exchange Rates, Brexit, Demographics, Natural events,
Local factors