A major report, “The Economics of Afforestation and Management in Ireland: Future Prospects and Plans” commissioned by Auxilia Group and compiled by Professor Cathal O’Donoghue, the established Chair of Social and Public Policy at the University of Galway has been published today at a media function in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. This well-researched report has highlighted the opportunities and challenges of delivering national forestry goals to deliver carbon neutrality by 2050.
The report highlights the opportunity to enhance the financial incentives for afforestation and to overcome some of the challenges in relation to replanting. It provides a comprehensive economic and cost benefit analysis of such incentives. The report also details the need for the development of a Forestry Development Agency and a review of the best department location for forestry in achieving national carbon neutrality goals. Professor Cathal O’Donoghue makes 14 key cost-effective recommendations which can help achieve the planting targets required for carbon neutrality.
You can Download a Detailed and Summary Copy of the Report Here.
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