Forestry
Forestry Appeals Committee issued 101 decisions in 2023
The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) published 101 appeal decisions relating to 66 licence decisions last year. The FAC is an...
Forestry
Forestry
Hackett publishes latest annual forest statistics
Minister of State for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett has published the latest Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2024,...
Forestry
TD: Dead ash trees near roads pose 'a serious risk to people'
The countryside is “full of dead ash trees, many of which are by roadsides” which in turn could pose a...
Forestry
DAFM issues over 2,000ha worth of afforestation licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 243 afforestation licences relating to 2,008ha so far this...
Forestry
Farmers accounted for 47% of afforestation in 2023 - CSO
The area of new forestry planted by farmers accounted for 47% of total afforestation in 2023, according to the Central...
Forestry
Watch: Agroforestry showcased on Kerry farm walk
The benefits of planting trees on farms were discussed during a farm walk focused on agroforestry in Co. Kerry this...
Forestry
Forestry: Timber prices stable in second quarter of 2024
Prices for timber have remained stable in the second quarter of the year, according to a forestry timber market survey...
Forestry
Over 240 approvals issued for small-scale planting
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 244 approvals for small-scale planting of 266ha under the...
Forestry
DAFM examines reconstitution scheme for Japanese larch forests
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining the option of providing support to forest owners with Japanese larch...
Forestry
'Vast majority' of ash dieback owners 'very happy' with scheme - Hackett
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett has...
Forestry
2,000-tree nursery launched at Shelton Abbey prison
Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett has today (Tuesday, June11) inaugurated the Shelton Abbey Pocket Forests...
Forestry
Coillte-backed fund has acquired 5,000ha of forestry
The Coillte-backed Irish Strategic Forestry Fund (ISFF) has, to date acquired more than 5,000ha of forestry, according to latest figures....
Forestry
DAFM: 345 applications received for planting licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has received a total of 345 valid applications for planting licences...
Forestry
Coillte restored 3,195ha of bog habitat in 14-year period
Between 2002 and 2015, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company, Coillte has restored and rewetted 3,195ha of “ecologically valuable” blanket bog and...
Forestry
Western Forestry Co-op appoints new CEO
The Western Forestry Co-op has announced the appointment of Noreen Barrett as new CEO who will take office from July...
Forestry
'Some cause for optimism' with afforestation licensing - SEEFA
Afforestation licences for 526ac were issued during the month of May which marks a 20-month record, according to the Social,...
Forestry
Kerrane: Ash dieback 'needs to be dealt with once and for all'
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for Agriculture, Claire Kerrane, has called on the government to engage with the country’s forestry sector on...
Forestry
Farmers considering forestry urged to attend free open days
Irish forest owners are hosting free events this month and will be sharing their own personal stories of forestry to...