Afforestation

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Forester Marina Conway set out to find more practical ways of getting trees onto farms for her 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholarship.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

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New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

FORESTRY 14 October 2026

Forestry budget rises by €3.26m as industry questions claims of progress

Forestry budget rises by €3.26m as industry questions claims of progress

FORESTRY 7 October 2026

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

NEWS 9 September 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

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How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

Forecasting annual future timber supply for a viable Irish forestry sector is estimated at 10m m³ from 1.2m ha of forests. But is that enough and is it achievable, asks Donal Magner

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Afforestation increased by more than 950ha in 2025, with Roscommon recording the highest level of planting in the country.

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

The Department has published the Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026, which outlines key figures such as the total forest area in Ireland and afforestation figures.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

The farm spans over 53,000ac and is to be planted in pine trees, a move which has sparked fresh concerns over food security, Tasmanian farmers said.

NEWS 13 July 2026

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

The long-awaited Land Use Review shows potential routes to reaching Ireland’s climate and nature commitments.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

The long-awaited Land Use Review is a radical report, so it is no wonder government have had to make very clear that it is not a policy document

NEWS 8 July 2026

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