Forestry in Ireland has never been so contentious. Over the last
century the area of Irish woodland has increased tenfold, mostly
through the planting of imported conifer species; government policy
is to plant more trees to supply industry and to tackle climate
change, both urgent priorities. But there has been a backlash from
farmers, local communities, environmentalists and EU regulators.
The rate of planting has plummeted. And up to one-third of new
plantations in Ireland are failed forests that should never have
been planted in the first place. How did we end up in this peculiar
situation? Island of Woods traces the history of Irish forests over
the last 10,000 years. It explains why Ireland lost so much of its
forest cover, before a burst of tree-planting over the last few
decades. It examines the state of Irish forestry today and sketches
a way forward for our woods that balances commercial, environmental
and social goals – a vision of a different type of forestry that
could transform the Irish landscape and re-establish a genuine tree
culture in the country. This engaging examination of Irish
woodlands relates historical events to present-day concerns and
controversies, drawing out crucial themes that continue to shape
the Irish landscape.
General
Imprint: |
New Island Books
|
Country of origin: |
Ireland |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul McMahon
|
Dimensions: |
215 x 135 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
225 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84840-879-1 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
LSN: |
1-84840-879-X |
Barcode: |
9781848408791 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!