Forestry
The Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has expressed disappointment at Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation.
Coillte said it is making "good progress" working on forestry which was damaged during Storm Éowyn last year.
Minister of State for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has stressed the importance of a good contract for forest owners impacted by windblow.
Agri Politics
Deputy Ó Cathasaigh questioned the secretary general of DAFM after a review of estate management showed DAFM 'lost a forest'
The DAFM has spent a total of €37.8 million on afforestation during Q1 2024, down 4% on the same period last year.
Coillte has said it will engage with stakeholders to "work through" potential options to redesign 30,000ha of peatland forests by 2050.
N.Ireland
Forest Service an agency for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the reopening forestry grant schemes.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has decided to extend a condition orange forest fire warning into next week.
The health of the national forest estate is under threat due to timber shortages as a result of the forest licence crisis, the IFA says.
Public consultation on stepping up European Union (EU) action against deforestation and forest degradation has opened this week
Property
A beautiful forest property on circa 28.07ac at Keagh Moycullen, Co. Galway, is currently up for grabs by private treaty.
FSL has announced that it has become the "first private forestry company in Ireland to achieve Dual Certification in Forest Management".
Oak trees are once again being planted at Coollattin Woods, in Co. Wicklow, following the 2016 purchase of the estate by Brian Kingham.
Environment
A new forestry tool has been released to provide guidance to forest owners, by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Farmers are being reminded that an inherent risk of fire exists during spring months on certain types of land, particularly in upland areas.
