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Donal Magner on 18 May 2022
Sustainability the theme at RDS awards
RDS awards make a welcome return as top forestry prizes go to Wicklow, Down and Cavan, with excellent projects in Laois, Clare, Cork and Meath running them close.
Donal Magner on 10 May 2022
Forestry sector calls for forestry development agency
Forestry is the only natural resource without an independent statutory agency to represent the sector. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 04 May 2022
Record €422m revenue and €30m State dividend paid by Coillte
The company received record high prices for logs sold to Irish sawmills during the year.
Donal Magner on 03 May 2022
Widespread support for an independent forestry development agency
Lack of afforestation targets to help achieve net zero by 2050 and a continued crisis in afforestation and felling licences illustrate the need for a new approach.
Donal Magner on 27 Apr 2022
Coillte's €2bn plan includes 100,000ha of new forests by 2050
Coillte's plan is to create 1,200 jobs in rural communities "to enable the just transition to a low carbon economy in Ireland".
Donal Magner on 19 Apr 2022
Annual 20,000ha afforestation required to achieve net zero emissions
Donal Magner looks at planting scenarios to assist Ireland in reaching carbon neutrality, as Dr David Styles opts for a rate almost 10 times greater than the current programme.
Donal Magner on 07 Apr 2022
Webinar: wood construction and climate change
There will be a free webinar taking place on 14 April on ways to reduce the carbon footprint associated with building.
Donal Magner on 10 Apr 2022
COFORD climate statements at odds with Government's planting targets
Increasing annual afforestation rates to 16,000ha is required to achieve carbon neutrality, which is double the Government's target, according to COFORD.
Donal Magner on 05 Apr 2022
Local sustainable wood design
Irish and Estonian architects explore the transformation of wood throughout its lifecycle from forest to construction and recycling. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 31 Mar 2022
Webinar to feature satellite and drone technology in monitoring forests
The use of satellite imagery and in-situ sensors for the purpose of conservation and sustainable management of forests will be discussed at the webinar.
Donal Magner on 23 Mar 2022
Timing clearfells to maximise revenue
The timing and revenue generation of final harvest is largely in the hands of the forest owner.
Donal Magner on 15 Mar 2022
Opportunities to develop renewable wood energy during the current oil crisis
Ireland has sufficient wood biomass to displace 205m litres of oil annually rising to 410m while providing small businesses with annual energy saving of €53,347.