Timber

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Good silviculture, timely thinning and advance planning for harvesting are key to improving returns from privately owned forests, attendees at the Teagasc Talking Timber event were told.

FORESTRY 2 September 2026

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

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How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

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Innovative solutions required to safeguard future energy supply

Innovative solutions required to safeguard future energy supply

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Export markets for windblown timber essential

Export markets for windblown timber essential

Export markets for windblown timber essential

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Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

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Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Total of 89% believe planting more forests and woodlands will help Ireland meet climate targets.

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

Forestry machinery grant opens for applications

Forestry machinery grant opens for applications

The next tranche of the Innovative Forest Technology Scheme allows forestry producer groups and licensed hauliers to also apply.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Report by the Timber in Construction Steering Group contains key recommendations, but the study mentions the need to avoid a shortage of Irish grown timber.

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

Despite the sharp increase in the volume of timber sales from Irish forests in 2025, the overall value of the timber harvested increased by just 1% to €238m.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

The cynics will say there are no votes in a 25-county constituency but the reaction of stakeholders we contacted was more of sorrow than anger about his abrupt departure.

OPINION 1 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 1 April 2026

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

Timber growers briefed on progress to achieve forest certification as the minister launches factsheets at GP Wood Sawmill, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

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