Forestry programme

‘Significant number’ of public bodies in talks to access forestry funds

State bodies are eligible to receive annual forestry premiums for 15 years at a rate of €1,103/ha under the Forestry Programme.

FORESTRY 5 November 2025

‘Significant number’ of public bodies in talks to access forestry funds

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Healy-Rae hails ‘real shift’ in forestry license output

Healy-Rae hails ‘real shift’ in forestry license output

FORESTRY 22 October 2025

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

FORESTRY 23 July 2025

Department announces funding of €1.5m for forestry projects

Department announces funding of €1.5m for forestry projects

Department announces funding of €1.5m for forestry projects

NEWS 23 June 2025

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

NEWS 31 May 2025

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Forestry planting up 91% this year

Forestry planting up 91% this year

"While the afforestation licence increase is modest, actual planting carried out for the first four months is very encouraging, as it is up by 91%," said Pat O'Sullivan, technical director of the Soci

FORESTRY 13 January 2025

130% rise in new forestry planting since 2024

130% rise in new forestry planting since 2024

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae welcomed the news and said that there are more than 6,000ha licensed and available to plant.

FORESTRY 13 January 2025

No EU requirement for forestry replanting

No EU requirement for forestry replanting

The present requirement to replant after clear felling is a major obstacle to afforestation in Ireland, claimed consultants.

NEWS 13 January 2025

ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector

ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector

The ICSA is looking for Government action to stabilise timber markets set for an influx of storm-blown product.

FORESTRY 13 January 2025

Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees

Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees

A farmer in Donegal is pairing up Organic Farming Scheme payments with agro-forestry premia, writes Noel Bardon.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 13 January 2025

‘No plans’ for State to buy large tracts of mountain land for forests

‘No plans’ for State to buy large tracts of mountain land for forests

The Minister pointed out that under the current forestry programme, there is a scheme specifically created to enable planting of new native woodlands on suitable publicly owned bare land.

FORESTRY 13 January 2025

€24.2m payments paid to forest owners

€24.2m payments paid to forest owners

The tax-free payments were issued to over 7,000 forest owners who applied for their payments through the Department’s Online Services website.

FORESTRY 13 January 2025

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