forestry

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

Afforestation well down on last year, but forest road construction and felling licences are up so sufficient approvals in the system to cover harvesting needs in the short-term.

FORESTRY 15 April 2026

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

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€55m scheme opens for storm-damaged forests

€55m scheme opens for storm-damaged forests

NEWS 15 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

OPINION 15 April 2026

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

NEWS 2 April 2026

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

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New guide for sustainable timber transport

New guide for sustainable timber transport

When applied effectively, this guide will help mobilise our natural timber resource responsibly, Des Phelan of the Forest Industry Transport Group said.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

"I suggest it is possible to deliver biodiversity to timber producing species, ie Sitka spruce, by planting in 50/50 intimate mixtures with other species like birch" – Jim Costello, Tralee, Co Kerry

LETTERS 18 March 2026

How you can cash in on your forests

How you can cash in on your forests

Forest revenue compares very favourably with cattle, sheep and tillage systems, writes Tom Houlihan.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Sitka spruce is well capable of reaching timber frame housing markets as well as medium-rise buildings.

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

Supports are restoring confidence

Supports are restoring confidence

Never a better time to invest in forestry as supports increased and farmer definition for forestry applicants simplified, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Des O'Toole talks to Donal Magner on Sitka spruce in Ireland's construction industry.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Minister urges students to consider forestry

Minister urges students to consider forestry

‘Forests in your Future’ is a new digital tool which has been specifically designed for transition year students to highlight the many benefits of forestry and possible career options.

NEWS 18 March 2026

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

If you are looking to tighten your calving pattern, take a page from the Hession brothers outside Tuam, Co Galway.

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

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