Timber

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

The scheme offers potential to modernise the forestry sector, according to Minister Michael Healy-Rae.

FORESTRY 28 November 2025

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

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Just 15% of Coillte's windblown forests harvested to date

Just 15% of Coillte's windblown forests harvested to date

NEWS 26 November 2025

Ireland's confident design statement at Japan's Expo 25

Ireland's confident design statement at Japan's Expo 25

FORESTRY 12 November 2025

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

FORESTRY 8 November 2025

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

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‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with forestry contractor Des Langan, as he was tackling windblown forests. He spoke about the current state of the sector and his new Komatsu 931xc harvester.

FARM MACHINERY 11 August 2025

Wood construction and design dominate Expo 25

Wood construction and design dominate Expo 25

Wood was a major feature in the Irish pavilion in Osaka as Ireland promotes two-way trade with Japan which now amounts to €23bn annually, writes Donal Magner.

NEWS 11 August 2025

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Forestry owners struggle to move timber

Disposal of sawdust and woodchip is proving a major stumbling block to the harvesting of windblown timber.

NEWS 11 August 2025

Farm fencing costs: can a project be completed under budget?

Farm fencing costs: can a project be completed under budget?

Martin Merrick looks at where fencing costs and specs lie in regards to TAMS, and compares cheaper versus top of the range timber stakes for both.

NEWS 11 August 2025

Grants up to €50,000 for tree harvesting

Grants up to €50,000 for tree harvesting

The scheme is open to existing experienced operators and providers of forest harvesting and extraction services working mainly in commercial coniferous forests.

FORESTRY 11 August 2025

Grant aid available for forestry harvesting equipment

Grant aid available for forestry harvesting equipment

Minister Healy-Rae said the scheme will aid the purchase of equipment used to remove trees from sites hit with ash dieback, as well as those flattened by storms Darragh and Éowyn.

FORESTRY 11 August 2025

Research on timber use in construction published

Research on timber use in construction published

The timber construction in Ireland research report received €8m in funding from the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 11 August 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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