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Forestry
Hometree announces new head of woodlands and land partnerships
James Hanly
Marina Conway will lead the conservation charity’s efforts to restore ancient and long-established woodlands along Ireland's west coast, working closely with landowners, communities and policymakers.
Hometree announces new head of woodlands and land partnerships
€24.2m payments paid to forest owners
13 January 2025 Forestry
€24.2m payments paid to forest owners
The tax-free payments were issued to over 7,000 forest owners who applied for their payments through the Department’s Online Services website.
Improvement in land available for afforestation
8 January 2025 Forestry
Improvement in land available for afforestation
Farmers account for 79% of 6,586ha planting licenses approved under current and carryover of previous forestry programmes.
2024 forestry target falls well short with just 1,573ha planted
The afforestation target is 8,000ha annually, as set out in Ireland’s Forest Strategy 2023-2030.
4 January 2025 News
Roadside trees - who is responsible for them and do I need approval to cut them?
With ash dieback weakening ash trees and increasing the risk of falling branches and trees there is a growing concern among farmers regarding safety risks posed to road users.
24 December 2024 News
Forestry licences report card for 2024
Afforestation licences lapse after positive returns from late July to September, while felling licences well down but road approvals strong.
23 December 2024 Forestry
New forest technology scheme not fit for purpose – IFA
IFA farm forestry chair Padraig Stapleton has raised concerns over how the scheme is designed and the lack of ambition with the budget.
6 December 2024 Forestry
Students explore the role of forestry in climate change
Projects on forests and water, storm resilience, agroforestry and sustainable wood use and design rewarded at Rotary Ireland Third Level Student Environment Awards. Donal Magner reports.
4 December 2024 Forestry
My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Gardaí targeting Christmas tree robbers
The national police and security service told the Irish Farmers Journal that it will be conducting regular anti-crime patrols and checkpoints in the lead-up to the festive period.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Temporary rebound forecast for forestry
Forestry plantings could top 2,500ha in 2025, up from 1,650ha in 2023 and similar levels this year.
27 November 2024 News