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Donal Magner on 12 Mar 2019
What we do with our timber
Irish timber production is forecast to increase from 3.7m to 6m cubic metres within six years. Donal Magner asks if we are making the best use of our timber resources.
Donal Magner on 21 Feb 2019
The importance of a formal sale agreement when selling timber
A master timber sales agreement ensures security of timber movement and payment for all logs harvested by the Irish Timber Growers Association (ITGA), writes Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 13 Feb 2019
Afforestation continues to fall
New planting for 2018 falls to a 68-year low of 4,025ha, but major increases in felling licence applications and approvals can be seen.
Donal Magner on 06 Feb 2019
Creating a wood culture in Irish farm buildings
Creative wood design and use could be a feature in a broadened GLAS traditional farm buildings grant scheme.
Donal Magner on 23 Jan 2019
Science, statistics and facts in Irish forestry
Achieving an objective view on Irish forestry a major challenge for the sector as the lines between perception and reality become increasingly blurred, writes Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 09 Jan 2019
Replanting obligation – the issue that will not go away
The call to remove the replanting requirement continues as it is acknowledged as a barrier to afforestation, Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 02 Jan 2019
Forestry stakeholders outline their wish lists for 2019
Brexit, the need for a forestry development agency, reducing delays in approvals for planting, felling and roads and a unified approach to forestry promotion feature in our 2019 wish lists.
Donal Magner on 18 Dec 2018
Continuous planting, continuous income
Award winning Longford forest owner and farmer reaps the benefits of repeat planting, writes Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 19 Dec 2018
Imported O'Connell Street Christmas trees a break from tradition
Dublin City Council ignore Minister's advice to select a home grown tree and also inadvertently increase the risk of introducing the destructive spruce bark beetle
Donal Magner on 05 Dec 2018
Diversification of species used in Irish forests
Irish foresters look to alternative conifers and broadleaves currently growing in Ireland to achieve a greater range of species diversification.
Donal Magner on 28 Nov 2018
Log prices remain high throughout 2018
Standing timber prices for the first nine months this year are up by 34% for Coillte and 20% for private sales over the same period in 2017.
Donal Magner on 21 Nov 2018
Emphasis on broadleaves in 2018-19
Cautious optimism about the upcoming planting season as Minister Doyle aims to achieve a 30% target for broadleaves, writes Donal Magner.