Environment
Microsoft backs new afforestation initiative
Ireland’s afforestation targets have received a significant boost due to a new investment by Microsoft – namely the Irish Forest Creation...
Forestry
Environment
Raging Cloosh Valley fire has finally been quenched
The fire that has raged in the Cloosh Valley in Co. Galway for the past few days has been suppressed,...
Agri-Business
Coillte announces record earnings of €98.3 million in 2016
Coillte, which claims to be Ireland’s largest forestry and land solutions company, announced ‘record earnings’ of €98.3 million in 2016....
Forestry
Coillte launches 'risk-free' private forestry initiative
Coillte has launched a private forestry partnership initiative. ‘Coillte Premium Partners’ has been presented as a new option for owners...
Forestry
'Farmers must be paid on all land set aside or planting rates will continue to fall'
There is mounting concern that the rate of farmer (forestry) planting will continue to fall, if farmers are not paid...
Forestry
Farmers warned to be 'extra vigilant' as risk of forest fires increases
Farmers have been warned by the IFA to be ‘extra vigilant’ after the Forest Service issued a high fire risk...
Forestry
New forestry skills and development programme unveiled
A new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for foresters has been unveiled by the Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture,...
Forestry
600 landowners benefited from one-to-one consultations with forestry advisors
Approximately 600 landowners benefited from one-to-one consultations with a forestry advisor, according to Teagasc. These one-to-one meetings took place, as...
Forestry
Deadline looming for applications to pilot forestry Knowledge Transfer scheme
The deadline for applications to a pilot forestry Knowledge Transfer Group scheme in counties Limerick and Tipperary is set to...
Agri-Business
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards
The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...
Forestry
300 forest owners to take part in pilot Knowledge Transfer Group
Up to 300 forest owners are set to take part in a pilot forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) scheme, which...
Forestry
Community in the west develops woodland for recreational use
A community in the west of Ireland has developed woodland for the public’s recreational use, with the help of national...
Forestry
'Afforestation is in direct competition with the interest of young farmers'
Afforestation is in direct competition with the interests of young farmers in certain parts of the country, Macra na Feirme Agri-Affairs Vice...
Forestry
Over 7,000ha of forestry to be planted under Afforestation Programme this year
Some 7,140ha of forestry is to be planted in Ireland this year under the Afforestation Programme, according to the Minister...
Forestry
Forestry sector prioritised as Teagasc extends relationship with GMIT
A new strategic partnership between Teagasc and the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is set to focus on issues relating to...
Forestry
'Irish forestry sector to double in size over the next 10 years'
The Irish forestry sector is expected to double in size over the next 10 years, according to the CEO of...
Forestry
Backing given for €200m investment in the Irish forestry sector
A new initiative has just been launched to provide €200m of investments to the Irish forestry sector. This is the...