The following is the text of a notice published by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 9 March 2010.

REVIEW OF FOREST POLICY – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

In the Renewed Programme for Government, published October 2009, the Government undertook to review forest policy.

Three review groups have been established to examine (1) National Forest Policy, (2) Funding of Forestry Schemes and (3) The Role of Coillte and its Functions. The terms of reference of these groups and other background documents are available on the Department’s website, www.agriculture.gov.ie/forestryreview. Submissions are invited on all aspects of forest policy, its funding, and the role of Coillte and its functions and should be addressed to:

“Submission on Forestry Review”
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Johnstown Castle Estate
Wexford.

Or email: forestryreview@agriculture.gov.ie.

Submissions will be made available to the public on our website.

The deadline for the receipt of submissions is 31 March 2010.

The Department is also engaged in a “2020 Strategy” consultation process for the agriculture, food, fisheries and forestry sectors. Submissions for this process are welcome and should be addressed to 2020@agriculture.gov.ie before 31 March 2010.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Email: info@agriculture.gov.ie
www.agriculture.gov.ie

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Note: This notice is additional to, and unrelated to, previous notice concerning Woodlands of Ireland.