In Irish mythology, trees are a symbol of wealth. The Irish Government is moving closer to a huge sell-off of the public forests managed by Coillte (The Irish Forestry Board) to private investors. An area greater than 1 million acres, equivalent to two medium sized counties will be lost forever. This will include some of our most valuable native woodlands, wild places and some of the last refuges of our native flora and fauna. Sign petition here.
Interest has been expressed by Swiss finance company Helvetia Wealth - who own the International Forestry Fund (IFF) - chaired by Bertie Ahern, (ex-prime minister of Ireland) as well as The China Investment Corporation.
Uploaded on Mar 7, 2011
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/help...
http://woodlandleague.org/
EarthSayers | Andrew St. Ledger |
Organizations | Woodleand League (Ireland) |
EarthSayers Rating | Recommended |
Country | Ireland |
Date | unknown |
Format | Documentary |
Member of Special Collection | Forests |
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