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Forestry
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
James Hanly
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
27 November 2024 News
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 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: The forestry conundrum
Part of farmers reluctance to consider the forestry route has been that the demand for land is now coming from all kinds of new areas.
Sustained yield key to continuity in forest management
Sustained yield forestry is the key to continuity in forest management, writes Donal Magner.
27 November 2024 Forestry
Continue the pause on Scottish timber imports says IFA
The preventative measure was introduced after three large larch bark beetles were found in a trap in a Cork port.
24 November 2024 News
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.
20 November 2024 Forestry
Department's forestry performance mulched
The LTWO called for an independent expert forestry group to direct future forestry policy and a dedicated minister to resolve the 'ongoing forestry crisis'.
20 November 2024 Dealer
€1.75m guide for Banner farm ahead of auction
A 175ac farm in east Co Clare heads for auction next week and contains a range of assets including limestone ground, forestry and a derelict house.
14 November 2024 Property
What to do with my green waste?
Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.
13 November 2024 Climate and environment
Irish distributor appointed by Finnish forestry manufacturer
Farmi Forest Oy has appointed JMS Agri & Tree Services as its distributor for Ireland.
6 November 2024 News
Forest protection is a high priority
Department outlines procedures on reducing the risk of disease and pest damage to our trees and forests, writes Donal Magner
6 November 2024 Forestry
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
The new project will focus on four key areas and has been allocated €770,000.
1 November 2024 Forestry