Forestry Programme

White calls for 'radical change' to hit 8,000ha target

The council has repeatedly observed that the forestry programme is not achieving afforestation goals, CCAC chair says.

FORESTRY 11 November 2026

White calls for 'radical change' to hit 8,000ha target

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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

€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

NEWS 1 July 2026

Forestry payments to farmers collapse by €7.3m on 2023

Forestry payments to farmers collapse by €7.3m on 2023

Forestry payments to farmers collapse by €7.3m on 2023

NEWS 27 May 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

Non-farmers and other applicants secured 54% of actual planting payments in 2025 and 50% in 2026.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

The progress and momentum made in expanding overall afforestation levels in 2025 risked being squandered this year.

NEWS 21 May 2026

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 21 April 2026

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

Minister Michael Healy-Rae has said: “I encourage any individuals or organisations with innovative ideas to promote forestry to apply for support under this call.”

NEWS 2 April 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 18 March 2026

Supports are restoring confidence

Supports are restoring confidence

Never a better time to invest in forestry as supports increased and farmer definition for forestry applicants simplified, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Healy-Rae delivers €8m boost for forestry

Healy-Rae delivers €8m boost for forestry

The Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Forestry Programme will deliver a 10-20% lift to the agroforestry premium as well as fencing and roads supports.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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