Afforestation

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Although afforestation is low, native species demand to rise while reforestation will be high in the coming years due to windblow.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

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Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

NEWS 26 May 2026

Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

NEWS 24 May 2026

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

NEWS 21 May 2026

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

It follows the mid-term review of the national forestry programme undertaken by previous minister of state for forestry Michael Healy-Rae.

NEWS 8 February 2026

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 8 February 2026

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Sitka spruce is well capable of reaching timber frame housing markets as well as medium-rise buildings.

VIEWPOINTS 8 February 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 8 February 2026

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

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

Michael Healy-Rae has been exploring a wide range of options including planting land owned by public bodies, from local authorities to health boards.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

Minister Healy-Rae's mid-term review changes the definition of a farmer and provides grant increases, while he commits to planting peaty soils in next forestry programme.

FORESTRY 8 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

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