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Donal Magner on 20 May 2020
Scots pine ethnicity reclaimed
The assumption that Scots pine became extinct in Ireland has been rejected, according to research finding by Dr Jenni Roche.
Donal Magner on 06 May 2020
Using satellite imagery to protect Ireland's forests
Cian Gallagher, Aerial Agri Tech, outlines how technology could play a major role in minimising threats to forests, as well as monitoring and recording damage occurs.
Donal Magner on 22 Apr 2020
Emergency services fight 37 wildfires so far in April
Fires destroy wildlife and forest habitats as emergency services diverted from focusing on COVID-19
Donal Magner on 22 Apr 2020
Forest owners have time on their side
While growers can delay harvesting, nurseries, contractors, forestry companies and timber processors need continuity of work, as FII pointed out to Minister Creed
Donal Magner on 08 Apr 2020
Forestry uncertainty, but most still at work
Nurseries and forestry companies at work while all but two timber processing mills in operation but full production depends on licence approvals and viable domestic and UK markets.
Donal Magner on 31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: uncertainty in forestry, but work continues
Most nurseries and timber processing mills remain operational, but full production depends on licence approvals and viable domestic and UK markets.
Donal Magner on 01 Apr 2020
Forestry sector calls for emergency measures
Forestry group seeks emergency measures to ensure continuation of supply chain as well as Government supports while contractors call for emergency legislation to free up licences.
Donal Magner on 25 Mar 2020
Planting supports and BPS change make forestry attractive
The recent changes by DAFM to afforestation requirements give farmers another incentive to consider forestry.
Donal Magner on 25 Mar 2020
Certification success for private growers
Two Irish forestry producer groups achieved forest certification to an international forest management standard in 2018, the first Irish groups to do so. Donal Whelan reports.
Donal Magner on 25 Mar 2020
COVID-19 emergency forestry legislation required
Forestry is determined to stay open but needs emergency legislation to maintain planting, harvesting and roading during the coronavirus pandemic
Donal Magner on 18 Mar 2020
Small-scale afforestation offers opportunities
A small-scale introductory woodland scheme may be an incentive for farmers who haven't considered forestry as a land-use option.
Donal Magner on 11 Mar 2020
Changes to forestry in 2020 Basic Payment Scheme
BPS changes acknowledge forestry is a crop like any other crop on the farm, and removes restrictions under the direct payment system, says Vincent Nally IFA forestry chair.