Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has claimed a letter issued by the government showed not only was government aware of Coillte’s plans, but that they provided the mandate for the venture to be finalised. It comes as he criticised the controversial forestry deal between Coillte and British asset managers Gresham House which will see 12,000 acres of […]
Coillte’s forestry plans called into question
SERIOUS concerns have been raised among the farming community about plans by government to allow a UK investment company to fund the purchase of Irish farmland for forestry and private forestry plantations in partnership with Coillte. At present Donegal has some 900 privately owned forest plots. Farmers and foresters across the country are objecting to the […]
Felled trees changes face of popular beauty spot
COILLTE has undertaken a large tree-felling operation in Bonny Glen, one of Donegal’s most popular recreation spots.
Mystery road works near giant wind farm site
DONEGAL County Council has appealed to the public in an effort to solve the mystery of road works at the ‘Dearg Line’ road near Barnesmore Gap.