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Forestry
Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister
Amy Forde
The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.
Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting events
21 March 2025 Forestry
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting events
Talking Timber, Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event, also returns with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response.
Remaining forestry owners affected by storms without licence urged to apply
20 March 2025 Forestry
Remaining forestry owners affected by storms without licence urged to apply
One-quarter of forests impacted by the storms have not applied for a felling licence.
A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests
Forestry organisations, the IFA, and timber producers are united in calling for the creation of a forestry development agency to deal with natural disasters and other issues facing the sector.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.
16 March 2025 Forestry
Forestry replanting grants still in the mix
A decision on replanting supports will be taken once the full extent of the damage from storms Éowyn and Darragh is ascertained.
12 March 2025 News
Maximising the value of blown timber
Donal Magner outlines the urgent need for a forest windblow strategy, including combined action by the Department, forest owners, sawmills, contractors, wood energy outlets and foresters.
5 March 2025 Forestry
Call to fast-track tree felling licences
The normal licensing application process for a felling licence, will result in substantial delays, foresters have said.
5 March 2025 Forestry
ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector
The ICSA is looking for Government action to stabilise timber markets set for an influx of storm-blown product.
5 March 2025 Forestry
Department refuses to budge on felling licences
The Department of Agriculture has estimated that 24,000ha of forestry or close to 10m cubic metres of timbers was flattened by storms Éowyn and Darragh.
26 February 2025 News
Windblow has major repercussions for forestry sector
Call for the suspension of felling licences as sector comes to grips with harvesting 10 million cubic metres of blown timber which includes four years' private forest production.
26 February 2025 Forestry
Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has moved to reassure forest owners that any work undertaken now will not affect eligibility for any potential future assistance that is introduced.
26 February 2025 Schemes