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Editorial: Budget 2025 aimed at wooing farming vote
Jack Kennedy
It’s imperative the Minister keeps his eye on the ball, even with a general election looming.
2 October 2024 Forestry
Beech revisited as woodland and timber tree
Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale to highlight aesthetic, functional and acoustic qualities of Irish grown beech, writes Donal Magner
2 October 2024 Forestry
Disappointment as forestry allocation cut by 17% to €91m
Leaders in the forestry industry have described the move to cut the forestry budget as "deeply disappointing".
Roadside ash dieback needs to be addressed - Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett said while there is a scheme for the removal of forestry and plantation ash, it does not address the issue of roadside ash dieback.
28 September 2024 News
Log prices stable for first half of year
Small to medium prices strong while large sawlog prices (€55 – €60/m3) are expected to increase due to the suspension of Scottish log imports, writes Donal Magner.
25 September 2024 Forestry
Rising deer population a big issue for Mayo farmers
The INHFA has also called for greater stakeholder involvement from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Department of Agriculture and forestry companies in a planned cull.
25 September 2024 News
14% of tree planting target completed
As of 13 September 2024, 1,159ha of forestry has been planted out of the country’s 8,000ha annual target.
25 September 2024 News
Trees take centre at Wexford's new woodland show
There is something for everyone over the two days, including woodland talks, information stands, machinery, equipment, demonstrations, artisan craft and food stands, family activities and music.
25 September 2024 Forestry
Deer numbers ‘exploding’ in Mayo
The Irish deer strategy group has recommended a further extension to the deer hunting season to help control numbers.
25 September 2024 News
Why a timber sales agreement and forest certification are important
Donal Whelan outlines the benefits of the ITGA template tree sales agreement for growers and the need to plan for forest certification.
22 September 2024 Forestry
Examining climate-resilient reforestation
Three new climate resilient reforestation schemes provide grants and seven annual premiums for continuous cover, native and biodiverse forests, writes Donal Magner .
21 September 2024 Forestry
Cautious optimism for 2024-25 afforestation
Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.
21 September 2024 Forestry