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Windblow has major repercussions for forestry sector
Donal Magner
Call for the suspension of felling licences as sector comes to grips with harvesting 10 million cubic metres of blown timber which includes four years' private forest production.
19 February 2025 News
Thinning licences now valid to clear forests damaged by storms
The Department confirmed that both existing clearfell licences and thinning-only licences can be used to clear these windblown forests.
27 January 2025 News
Storm Éowyn delivers double whammy of costs to forestry owners
Tree losses will be compounded by lower timber prices and higher harvesting costs for forest owners.
Some forestry damage from storm Éowyn not covered by insurance
While it is yet unknown the extent of the damage storm Éowyn has had on forestry plantations, the west has been hit the worst.
24 January 2025 News