Joint ventures in private forestry in Ireland |
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Authors: | Aine Ni Dhubhain Thomas Kavanagh |
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Institution: | (1) Dept. of Crop Science, Horticulture and Forestry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland;(2) Ennis, Co. Clare, Forest Service, Ireland |
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Abstract: | A study was conducted with the objective of obtaining a profile of farmers who have participated in the Farm Partnership Scheme
in Ireland. This scheme is a joint venture between Coillte (The Irish Forestry Board) and farmers. Under the terms of the
scheme, Coillte is responsible for the establishment, management and harvesting of the forest plantation on the farmer’s land.
The farmer retains ownership of the land, receives premium payments and shares in the harvesting profits. Fifty farmers who
joined the Farm Partnership Scheme between 1993–1997 were interviewed in 1999 and a detailed questionnaire was completed.
Survey results indicate that the typical farm partner was male, married and aged 50 years or older. Over half of those surveyed
had an off-farm job. The most popular reason for farmers opting to participate in the Farm Partnership Scheme was that they
did not have sufficient time to undertake the establishment and management of a forest plantation themselves. The average
size of forest established under the scheme was 23.7 ha, with Sitka spruce the most popular species planted. The average annual
payment under the scheme was €8077. For 46% of those surveyed, the returns from the Farm Partnership Scheme comprised all
of their farm income. |
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