DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Clearcutting, clearfelling or clearcut logging is a forestry/logging practice in which most or all trees in an area are uniformly cut down.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although considerable overlap does occur, the forests of Ireland can be roughly divided into five basic types: upland and peatland forests; farm forests; native woodlands; amenity forests; and urban forests. A large part of Ireland’s forest resource is located on uplands and peatlands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The total forecast of volume production for the island of Ireland continues to increase over the forecast period 2021-2040 (Figure 1). Annual production is estimated to increase from 5.0m m3 this year to 7.6m m3 in 2040. The report is confident that forecasts reflect actual production.