An initiative in County Limerick has started a cooperative forestry project.
This community private forestry scheme has been developed by Limerick Project Forestry Ltd., a group of forty shareholders, most of whom are young farmers.
A sixteen hectare site at Athea near the Limerick Kerry border is being planted with Sitka spruce and ash trees.
The first enterprise of its kind in the country, company chairman Michael Kelly believes this investment will deliver a return in the region of £25,000.
Engaging with experts in the field of forestry before the project got off the ground was a priority for this community company. While many like Mary Mann are members of Macra na Feirme (Ireland's national rural youth organisation), she recommends seeking,
The advice of the forestry and wildlife service.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 2 May 1986. The reporter is Michael Walsh.
