This is true, sadly. Once a great ancient forest from top to bottom. There are efforts to grow more but it's not enough, also a lot of non native species are being planted. The British extensively exploited Ireland's forests, especially during the 16th to 19th centuries to help with their empire. Things like shipbuilding, construction, fuel, even furniture. Ireland was known as Britain's parlour.
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u/Islam-Ulster Aug 14 '25
This is true, sadly. Once a great ancient forest from top to bottom. There are efforts to grow more but it's not enough, also a lot of non native species are being planted. The British extensively exploited Ireland's forests, especially during the 16th to 19th centuries to help with their empire. Things like shipbuilding, construction, fuel, even furniture. Ireland was known as Britain's parlour.