Reafforestation Programme
On 12 February 1900, Parliament discussed proposals for an organised programme of reafforestation in Ireland, marking a significant step toward environmental recovery and agricultural improvement. Irish MPs highlighted the country’s extensive deforestation, caused by centuries of overuse and neglect, and the urgent need to restore woodland as a means of combating soil erosion, improving water management, and providing sustainable resources. The debate reflected growing awareness of the ecological and economic benefits of reafforestation, as well as the challenges of implementation.