Forestry

Maximising the long-term value of your forest

Forest value is created over the years, not at the sales point, writes John Casey*.

NEWS 19 September 2026

Maximising the long-term value of your forest

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RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

NEWS 16 September 2026

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

NEWS 16 September 2026

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

NEWS 9 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

NEWS 3 September 2026

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SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

Limerick TD Niall Collins was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture earlier this year.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

The report pressed multiple buttons that were guaranteed to prompt an immediate and generally hostile response from the farm sector.

DEALER 24 August 2026

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Good silviculture, timely thinning and advance planning for harvesting are key to improving returns from privately owned forests, attendees at the Teagasc Talking Timber event were told.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

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 24 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 24 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

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

“Our members are essentially paying a premium for green dye,” as the FCI seeks urgent meeting to protect the viability of farm and forestry contracting in Ireland.

NEWS 24 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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