Forestry
A Co. Galway landowner has told a court that he was unaware that lands where 1.9ha (4.7ac) of trees were felled was a SAC.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange warning, indicating high fire risk for vegetation.
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has launched an open call for proposals for forestry promotion projects.
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, farm safety and horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, appointed the next COFORD Council.
Environment
A report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warned the genetic diversity of plants and forests is at risk.
N.Ireland
Minister Andrew Muir announced the launch of a wind energy market engagement between the Forest Service and the renewable electricity sector.
Rural Life
A €16 million fund to support outdoor activities was launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development (DRCD), Heather Humphreys.
Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, has today (Thursday, April 21) announced a new forestry...
About 4.9 million hectares of EU forests are ‘primary’ or ‘old-growth’, according to a new report by the EU’s Joint Research Centre.
