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Donal Magner on 14 Apr 2021
Average planting sites of 7ha need NISs covering 70,000ha
Extending the radius for NISs from 3km to 15km is a major reason why foresters and ecologists struggle in achieving licence approvals for viable afforestation and harvesting programmes.
Donal Magner on 07 Apr 2021
Full-time external project manager for Project Woodland
Department engages external project manager and systems analyst with sanction being approved for full-time project director.
Donal Magner on 07 Apr 2021
Safeguarding forests against fire
Call for vigilance and adherence to law to prevent forest fires.
Donal Magner on 24 Mar 2021
Forestry and Basic Payment matters 2021
Teagasc forestry specialist Tom Houlihan examines some important forestry and BPS interactions.
Donal Magner on 24 Mar 2021
Irish sawmills need continuity of log supply
Traolach Layton, GP Wood, outlines how the shortfall in felling licences continues to disrupt log supply.
Donal Magner on 24 Mar 2021
Understanding multipurpose forestry
The objective of State forestry over the past 100 years has been to maximise yield and income from its afforestation and reforestation programmes by planting up to 95% conifers.
Donal Magner on 17 Mar 2021
Further announcements on Project Woodland
Independence, transparency and urgency emphasised by Minister Hackett in the appointment of new working board chairs and the need for a dedicated project management approach, writes Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 16 Mar 2021
Land Report: strong sale demand for forests and suitable land for planting
Despite major delays and barriers in receiving forestry licences and historic low afforestation, interest in purchasing forests and land suitable for forestry remains strong.
Donal Magner on 03 Mar 2021
Government must move to 'build trust' with forestry stakeholders
The Committee on Agriculture and Marine has put forward a number of recommendations it believes would make forestry more appealing to farmers and easier for those already involved.
Donal Magner on 03 Mar 2021
Project Woodland launched by Minister Hackett
The Department 'needs to act swiftly to address weaknesses in project management and communications', to deliver Mackinnon recommendations says Jo O'Hara.
Donal Magner on 24 Feb 2021
Sustained yield forestry in Ireland
Ensuring Irish forests are sustainably managed is essential forestry practice to provide a continuous supply of timber into the future. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 23 Feb 2021
Calculating carbon removal by forests
A new Teagasc tool measures the CO2 sequestration of forests and woodlands by species, yield and soil types.