Forestry
Coillte said 20% of its forests damaged in Storm Éowyn last year have been clear felled to date with this work to continue into 2027.
FII said it has been engaging with ESB Networks to discuss the implications for forest owners from the ESB Winter Grid Resilience Plan.
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has extended the deadline for the 2026 RDS Forest and Woodland Awards until January 30...
“It is crucial we revise our strategies to mitigate the potential impact of the bark beetle,” said Senator Victor Boyan.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon announced the issuing of annual forestry premium payments for 2026.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that forestry planting hit 2,527ha last year.
Well-managed and maintained forests will "contribute to flood mitigation", Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has said.
N.Ireland
Premier Woodlands’ managing director, John Hetherington, is confirming that commercial timber prices continue to hold up pretty well.
Rural Life
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility...
Environment
MEP for the Midlands North West, Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament...
A new report has been published on demand estimates for forest tree seed and plants for the period to 2035.
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae is encouraging any organisation with "even a small parcel of land" to consider planting trees.
The newly-appointed National Forest Certification Board has held its first meeting.
A new chairperson has been appointed to the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC).
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has launched his...
Minister Heydon and Minister Healy-Rae have announced a reconstitution scheme for forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn.
Video
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming...
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming days, the FCI conference heard today.
Agri Politics
A climate expert says the Irish government’s climate plan for the farming, seafood and forestry sector "falls far short" of what is needed.
The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which will include rewarding farmers and foresters who enhance carbon sinks.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has committed to paying €1,200 for...
The Council of the EU, which is made up of member state ministers, is to seek a "targeted revision" of the controversial EUDR.
"Government bureacracy" is having a significant negative impact on farmers in "managing their forests".
