Donal Magner

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Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

While the lack of a national data base on windblow progress is a negative, there are positives as individual organisations interviewed are promoting various initiatives.

OPINION 3 June 2026

Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

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iPLAN the key to forest certification

iPLAN the key to forest certification

FORESTRY 3 June 2026

Our expanding recreation forests are waiting to be discovered

Our expanding recreation forests are waiting to be discovered

FORESTRY 13 May 2026

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

FORESTRY 29 April 2026

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

FORESTRY 15 April 2026

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Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

The cynics will say there are no votes in a 25-county constituency but the reaction of stakeholders we contacted was more of sorrow than anger about his abrupt departure.

OPINION 4 March 2026

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

Timber growers briefed on progress to achieve forest certification as the minister launches factsheets at GP Wood Sawmill, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Des O'Toole talks to Donal Magner on Sitka spruce in Ireland's construction industry.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

Farmers
need clear signals on forestry goals

Farmers need clear signals on forestry goals

Commercial forestry programme essential if timber and timber products are to play a major role in timber frame construction and renewable energy, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

The Irish Sawmillers Guild (ISG) brings forest owners, small sawmillers, and woodworkers together to maximise hardwoods and 'minor conifers'.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

New lease of life for afforestation?

New lease of life for afforestation?

Increases in fencing grants, flexibility in peatland planting and redefinition of qualifying farmers welcomed in MTR, but compatibility between forestry and other land uses need to be addressed.

FORESTRY 4 March 2026

No shortage of forestry information events in 2026

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

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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