Windblow

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

Dashboard data shows afforestation is down by 22%, while felling and road licenses went up, but issues with windblown scheme remain, writes Donal Magner

FORESTRY 14 October 2026

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

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Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

NEWS 16 September 2026

Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

OPINION 3 June 2026

Department in dark on forest windblow costs

Department in dark on forest windblow costs

Department in dark on forest windblow costs

NEWS 31 May 2026

Just one application approved for windblow supports

Just one application approved for windblow supports

Just one application approved for windblow supports

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Michael Healy-Rae has been exploring a wide range of options including planting land owned by public bodies, from local authorities to health boards.

NEWS 19 February 2026

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

Tom O’Brien’s 13ac of forestry in Co Galway was knocked last year during the storm and remains in the same condition now.

NEWS 28 January 2026

€55m replanting grant for storm-damaged forestry confirmed

€55m replanting grant for storm-damaged forestry confirmed

A rate of €3,858/ha will be available for mixed high forests with Sitka spruce and coniferous high forests. This increases to €5,421/ha for continuous cover forestry.

NEWS 10 December 2025

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

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

The State forestry company maintained that harvesting the 14,500ha of damaged plantations will take until 2027.

NEWS 26 November 2025

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