Forestry

Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

The Avondale conference looks to Ireland and Europe in exploring the role of forests and forest products in mitigating climate change.

FORESTRY 28 October 2026

Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

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Continuous forestry mounding: what can it offer the Irish forestry sector?

Continuous forestry mounding: what can it offer the Irish forestry sector?

FARM MACHINERY 28 October 2026

Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

NEWS 28 October 2026

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

NEWS 28 October 2026

Estonian-built stump grinder is a game changer for Monaghan tree surgeon

Estonian-built stump grinder is a game changer for Monaghan tree surgeon

Estonian-built stump grinder is a game changer for Monaghan tree surgeon

FARM MACHINERY 28 October 2026

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Proposals to strengthen ESB powers a 'significant concern' for forest landowners

Proposals to strengthen ESB powers a 'significant concern' for forest landowners

Any forest landowner who is currently approached by ESB seeking a widening of corridors or removal of trees should be very careful, IFA farm forestry chair Padraig Stapleton cautioned.

NEWS 27 October 2026

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

Dashboard data shows afforestation is down by 22%, while felling and road licenses went up, but issues with windblown scheme remain, writes Donal Magner

FORESTRY 14 October 2026

Agri jobs: forestry harvesting technicians and horticulture operatives in demand

Agri jobs: forestry harvesting technicians and horticulture operatives in demand

There are opportunities in the agri sector in counties Cork, Monaghan and Meath.

NEWS 10 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

The funding will also support the Reconstitution Scheme developed in response to the impacts of Storm Eowyn, Ash Dieback among other various supports.

FORESTRY 7 October 2026

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Coom Green Energy Park Limited is also planning to lay almost 16km of cabling as part of the wind farm construction.

NEWS 6 October 2026

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

The Loughs Agency is monitoring water quality following two separate incidents at the 56MW Drumnahough wind-farm construction site in Donegal.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Not opting for afforestation is a rational decision by farmers 'when commitments are irreversible and uncertainty is high', maintains TCD study

FORESTRY 30 September 2026

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