178 forestry felling licenses are currently awaiting approval in the Shannonside region.
Major delays in the process for granting the licenses are causing serious increases in the price of timber according to experts.
Nationwide, inspectors are currently working through 2,285 applications for forestry felling, with the price of timber is currently at an all-time high due to the issue.
Local TDs have previously criticised the government on their inaction over the delays in granting the licenses.
Leitrim has the highest local level of applications currently awaiting attention, with 77 licenses being sought.
That's followed closely by Roscommon, where 75 applications are in the system.
Longford has the lowest figure locally, with 27 licenses under consideration.
Nationally, Tipperary faces the longest delays, with 186 applications awaiting clearance, while Monaghan has the lowest levels at 10.
