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Forestry
Volatility in global timber markets in 2022
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There was extreme volatility in timber markets last year due to inflation and the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Geraldine O’Sullivan, IFA senior policy executive.
22 March 2023 Forestry
Continuous cover forestry a management system worth considering
The new forestry programme supports the the establishment of mixed forests with future CCF management in mind for the first time, writes Paddy Purser.
22 March 2023 Forestry
ITGA calls for vigilance in minimising forest fire damage
Donal Whelan, technical director of the Irish Timber Growers Association, outlines the need to take precautions to avoid forest fires.
Uncertain year ahead but time to examine forestry options
As the 2023-2027 programme awaits EU State aid approval, no new afforestation applications can be accepted under de minimis rules.
22 March 2023 Forestry
Top 20 schemes to interest farmers in new forestry programme
Donal Magner compiles a top 20 of all schemes that could interest farmers.
22 March 2023 Forestry
Will more resources be lost before forestry management agency is operational?
"On ‘Vexed Question of Forest Ownership’ by Donal Magner" - Dr Margaret Duff Garvey, environmental historian, Clara Beg North, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.
22 March 2023 Letters
'Efficient licensing' needed to meet demands of increased forestry activity
Data in the new National Forest Inventory reveal the growing timber output from Irish forests and the volume of construction timber they will provide.
22 March 2023 Forestry
'Efficient licensing' needed to meet demands of increased forestry activity
Data in the new National Forest Inventory reveal the growing timber output from Irish forests and the volume of construction timber they will provide.
22 March 2023 Forestry
Irish roundwood timber supply to increase by two-thirds by 2035
Recent studies suggest a significant increase of 68% in roundwood by 2035.
16 March 2023 News
Advice sought on state subsidies for Coillte afforestation
An EU rule change has opened up the possibility of Coillte receiving Department of Agriculture forestry grants, Minister Hackett told the Dáil.
15 March 2023 News
Interim ash dieback scheme does not compensate farmers enough - IFA
The interim ash dieback scheme does not acknowledge the financial cost to farmers, the IFA has said.
13 March 2023 Forestry
Ireland on track to meet just 7% of planting target for 2023
Tree planting rates have fallen dramatically since the start of 2023, with just 114ha planted in the first 10 weeks of the year.
9 March 2023 Forestry