A Tullow councillor is warning that we could be facing a timber shortage by mid-October.
Forsa claims that a backlog in approving forestry licenses is leading to a halt in production of logs.
The organisation also fears that 12,000 forestry jobs could be lost nationwide as a result.
Councillor Charlie Murphy says local foresters have told him they fear there’ll be shortages within six weeks time. Speaking to KCLR news, Mr Murphy said ” this needs to be looked at carefully and urgently.”