Ireland from above dji neo

[@carbonatedbeans]

Amazing :)

[@patskipk]

Ireland was once heavily forested, but over time, significant deforestation occurred. In ancient times, much of Ireland was covered in dense forests, with estimates suggesting up to 80% of the land was forested. This began to change during the Neolithic period, around 6,000 years ago, as human activities such as agriculture expanded. By the time of the 1600s, during British colonization, large-scale logging further reduced forest cover, particularly for shipbuilding, fuel, and clearing land for agriculture. By the early 20th century, only about 1% of Ireland was forested. However, reforestation efforts in the 20th century have increased that number, though even today, Ireland remains one of the least forested countries in Europe, with about 11% forest cover, much of which is non-native conifer plantations. So, while Ireland was indeed once heavily forested, its landscape changed significantly over time due to human influence.

[@patskipk]

Would be better if they didnt cut down so many trees