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bogland for forestry?

  • 18-12-2013 1:57pm
    #1
    DsJewel
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Hi, I was wondering if someone could help. My father has approximately 12 acres of land, bogland really, in Kerry that he was looking to sell . However, someone has told him that it couldn't be sold for forestry as the government don't allow bogland to be sold for this purpose and that the nearby airport could object to it.

    Is this true? I don't even know where to begin to look to find the information regarding this. Could someone maybe point me towards organizations that would have the answers?
    Any help is much appreciated.


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  • #2
    fergus1001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭fergus1001


    There is research ongoing for Boland afforestation (Google Bogfor) not sure about the airport depends how close flightpaths ect.


  • #3
    lazybones32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,647 ✭✭✭lazybones32


    The Govt. won't allow anything to be done to the land if it's a S.A.C. (special area of conservation) or some other acronym.
    I personally know of lots of forestry growing in bogland in areas close to you but most of them were planted years ago. I've seen many new plantations being started within the last few years - some on bog, some on poorly-drained land, so it seems the advice given is incorrect.
    Bog would only 'allow' Sitka's etc; to grow and they don't support a lot of bird/wildlife but it depends on how close the site is to the Airport.
    There is a Coillte Office in CastleIsland and they will be able to give you precise information 066 7163370


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