Padraic Fogarty said there were mixed messages about “controlled burning,” which should not be acceptable at any time. "Fires should be unacceptable on land. We should not be burning land full stop."

The situation has caused huge stress and worry, which is being exacerbated by the issue of felling licences.

It's time for some joined up thinking and for action

County had the highest level of new forestry planted in the country last year.

The property has huge potential says the auctioneers