Forest Management Plan review process
The graphic below explains the process we are following
The different phases are:
- Pre-planning (Phase 1-Public input into the planning process)
duration: 6 weeks from publication of Pre-planning forest summaries
objective: outline our priorities in each forest (in Pre-planning Forest Summaries) and gather public input to help direct our planning work.
Who: members of the public
- Draft plan creation (Phase 2-Coillte working on plans)
duration: 5 - 10 weeks
objective: draw up the plan based on forestry principles, Coillte policy and public input gather in phase 1. Publish draft plan on web site.
Who: Coillte staff
- Draft plan review (Phase 3-Public feedback on draft plans)
duration: 4 weeks from publication of Draft Forest Management Plans
objective: gather feedback on draft plans.
Who: members of the public
There will be an opportunity for consultation on these plans at local level and each forest manager will be conducting a review of his or her stakeholders and making every effort to reach out to interested parties and community groups to inform them of what is planned in their areas.
- Plan licencing and completion (Phase 4-Plans finalised and approved)
duration: 10 - 15 weeks
objective: consult with Forest Service, Fisheries Boards, National Parks & Wildlife Service, National Monuments Service, Local Authorities to review the draft plan. Finalised plan to be published on website.
Who: Coillte and relevant bodies.
An overall schedule for the Forest Management Plan review process is given here.
