Forestry

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Not opting for afforestation is a rational decision by farmers 'when commitments are irreversible and uncertainty is high', maintains TCD study

FORESTRY 30 September 2026

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

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Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

FORESTRY 2 September 2026

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

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Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Public support strong for forestry

Public support strong for forestry

While 89% of public believe that planting more forests will help Ireland meet climate targets, government support for forestry is less certain as land use review published.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Innovative solutions required to safeguard future energy supply

Innovative solutions required to safeguard future energy supply

Electricity outages can be minimised by undergrounding some cables as carried out in Scandinavia and varying clearance widths under power lines to create biodiverse corridors.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Export markets for windblown timber essential

Export markets for windblown timber essential

Co Cavan field day discusses the challenges facing forest owners in harvesting and marketing windblown timber and replanting cleared site.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Total of 89% believe planting more forests and woodlands will help Ireland meet climate targets.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Although afforestation is low, native species demand to rise while reforestation will be high in the coming years due to windblow.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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