Offaly's Pippa Hackett says a review of the licensing process is also needed.
The Green Party believes an amnesty for planting and felling licences is not the way to increase timber for the construction industry.
Super Junior Minister Pippa Hackett says a review of the licensing process will take place to grant more private permits but could take until the end of the year to complete.
The Offaly senator thinks they need to focus on improving the current system:
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