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Fraction of Sitka plantations in Leitrim locally owned, analysis finds
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Only a small fraction of Sitka spruce plantations in two prominently afforested areas of Co Leitrim are owned by locals, a new...
UK government drops Claire O’Neill as president of Cop26 summit
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Manifesto Watch: Fine Gael on climate and nature
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