Donal Magner

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No shortage of forestry information events in 2026

New KTG scheme extended to include forest management plans and certification, while field days and information session cover practical forestry in coming months.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

No shortage of forestry information events in 2026

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Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

NEWS 19 February 2026

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

FORESTRY 18 February 2026

Forest owners still living in the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Forest owners still living in the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Forest owners still living in the aftermath of storm Éowyn

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

Denmark identifies 10% of its land for nature and forests

Denmark identifies 10% of its land for nature and forests

Denmark identifies 10% of its land for nature and forests

FORESTRY 4 February 2026

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Planting in 2025 highest in five years

Planting in 2025 highest in five years

Afforestation programme of 2,527ha and 84km of new forest roads in 2025 well above previous years' performance while felling licences marginally down, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

The importance of forest design

The importance of forest design

Innovative forest planning and design, in enclosed and unenclosed landscapes, is essential to ensure future forests are compatible with agriculture, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

O’Keeffe family sawmill in West Waterford turn OK Fuel Supplies into a thriving firewood business, in tandem with pallet production, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant damage on forests around the country, resulting in real challenges for forestry, the Minister said.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

Meeting huge windblow challenges in Sligo

Meeting huge windblow challenges in Sligo

Selling and harvesting windblown timber in a depressed market, followed by costly replanting, requires a simple, fast and flexible reconstitution grant.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

Assessment of agroforestry including its role as a land use in achieving a viable forestry programme required as interest in the scheme increases, writes Donal Magner.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Agroforestry combines agricultural activities - crops and pasture - with timber production on the same land. Donal Magner reports.

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

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