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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 2 April 2026

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

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Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

New guide for sustainable timber transport

New guide for sustainable timber transport

FORESTRY 25 March 2026

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

LETTERS 25 March 2026

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

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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 10 December 2025

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 10 December 2025

Farmers
need clear signals on forestry goals

Farmers need clear signals on forestry goals

Commercial forestry programme essential if timber and timber products are to play a major role in timber frame construction and renewable energy, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 10 December 2025

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 10 December 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

BUILDINGS 10 December 2025

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant damage on forests around the country, resulting in real challenges for forestry, the Minister said.

FORESTRY 10 December 2025

€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

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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