forestry

Independent reports critical of Coillte

A 2018 report by forestry specialist Henry Philips claimed that the management of the Corcoran plantation left 'a lot to be desired'.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Independent reports critical of Coillte

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Coillte embroiled in bitter partnership breakup

Coillte embroiled in bitter partnership breakup

NEWS 8 July 2026

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

NEWS 3 July 2026

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

NEWS 1 July 2026

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€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

An event held in Agriculture House on Tuesday brought together organisations from across the sector who will deliver the forestry promotion projects over the coming months.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

The overall number of forestry owners in receipt of payments has fallen by over 2,000 or 19% in just four years.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

The event will take place in Kinnitty, Co Offaly, on Friday 26 June and is open to all hunters, landowners and interested members of the public.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Report by the Timber in Construction Steering Group contains key recommendations, but the study mentions the need to avoid a shortage of Irish grown timber.

FORESTRY 7 June 2026

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

The bill will prevent trees being planted close to electricity lines in an aim to reduce the incidence of electricity outages.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

Increase due to 'the cutting down of trees and deer displacement'.

NEWS 7 June 2026

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

Despite the sharp increase in the volume of timber sales from Irish forests in 2025, the overall value of the timber harvested increased by just 1% to €238m.

NEWS 7 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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