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The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), has welcomed the Government commitment to invest an extra €3 million in the forestry and bio-energy sector next year, as announced in the budget. IFFPA director Marian Byron said, in the current economic climate, sound investment must always be prioritised. It is clear the Government has seen the benefits which this valuable and important sector can bring. "The sector employs 16,000 people, mainly in rural communities. Investing in afforestation ensures there is a steady supply of employment in rural areas, both in forestry and in the wood processing and manufacturing business, which are also rurally based.

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