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Donal Magner on 14 Oct 2020
Forestry changes will see €200 charge for appeals
The Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act aligns forestry licensing with other planning processes, writes forestry editor Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 14 Oct 2020
Conference on forest protection examines existing and potential threats
Disease control measures and efforts to address threats outlined as attendees hear of over 390 pests of trees and woody plants in Ireland with more than 40 suspected introductions.
Donal Magner on 30 Sep 2020
National forestry conference on protecting our trees and forests
Minister Hackett to address conference on safeguarding Ireland's forests and woodlands from insect pest, disease and other threats
Donal Magner on 23 Sep 2020
Mixed reaction to changes in proposed forestry amendment
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett is currently advancing a bill aimed at dealing with the backlog in forestry appeals.
Donal Magner on 23 Sep 2020
New native woodland created in Maam Valley
A chemical-free, biodiverse native woodland becomes a reality for Co Galway sheep farmer, writes Donal Magner.
Donal Magner on 16 Sep 2020
Threat of introducing the spruce bark beetle increases
Sawmills continue to explore log imports from spruce beetle infested forests in Europe as felling licence appeals dramatically reduce home-grown timber supply.
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
A new vision for forestry and farming in Ireland
Minister of state with responsibility for forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, outlines her views on fulfilling the forestry requirements of the Programme for Government
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
Time to remove unjustifiable forestry barriers
The forestry sector has continued to perform despite COVID-19 restrictions and cancellations
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
IFA calls for introduction of forest biomass marts
Geraldine O'Sullivan outlines the need for community-based bioenergy projects, a tried and tested model in Europe that brings significant economic and social benefits
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
Farm forestry awards presented in five counties
Annual awards presented in counties Meath, Donegal, Roscommon, Monaghan and Cork.
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
The benefits of production forestry
The forestry and timber model works extremely well in delivering rewards from farmer to sawmill
Donal Magner on 02 Sep 2020
Ireland risks introducing devastating beetle in German logs
The shortfall of timber due to felling licence appeals is forcing Irish sawmills to import timber from Germany where widespread damage has been caused by the spruce beetle.