Sir, – A simple answer to the problem of turf-cutting in protected bogs is to encourage the growing of short rotation coppice willow as an alternative. We have the best climate in Europe for grass and timber growth and we should use the latter for heating in all rural and at least in smaller urban areas. This would also substantially reduce oil imports. – Yours, etc,
CHARLES HENRY,
Ardtarmon,
Co Sligo.