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Donal Magner on 15 Sep 2021
Licence approvals dominate Oireachtas committee meeting again
Brendan Gleeson, Department of Agriculture secretary general, told the committee about plans to issue 4,500 forestry licences this year.
Donal Magner on 15 Sep 2021
Log prices still at record high
Large and medium sawlog prices up by 70% on 2020 prices for large and small sawlog but levelling off reported in recent sales
Donal Magner on 01 Sep 2021
Afforestation is being forgotten
Nursery director Teige Ryan shares his views on the stark afforestation implications as licences grind to a halt. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 10 Sep 2021
Climate change the driver of future forestry policy
Carbon sequestration in farm forestry combined with increased wood use in decarbonising the construction industry are key elements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, writes Donal Magner
Donal Magner on 25 Aug 2021
Owner of diseased ash plantation feels betrayed by Department
Billy Lee is being prevented from removing dead and dying ash trees and replanting as the Department abdicates its role and responsibility for ash dieback. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 11 Aug 2021
First interim report on Mackinnon published
Minister Hackett has commissioned an independent external regulatory review of the 15km screening and single consent permit to include planting, felling and forest roads. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 05 Aug 2021
Redundancies and short-time as contractors remain vulnerable
Forestry contractors are feeling the pain caused by licence delays, according to Michael Moroney, CEO of the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland.
Donal Magner on 30 Jul 2021
Scotland's afforestation programme averages 11,000ha
Stuart Goodall, CEO of Confor, says the Scottish government has helped afforestation by being clear that tree planting is a good thing and being determined to achieve their planting targets. Donal Magner reports
Donal Magner on 14 Jul 2021
Anger over further 30-day delays to forestry licences
Planting, harvesting and roading applications, requiring Appropriate Assessment, now subject to a total of 60 days public participation.
Donal Magner on 14 Jul 2021
Realising the value of your forest
A new scheme is offering upfront lump sums and an annual income throughout the forest rotation. Donal Magner reports.
Donal Magner on 07 Jul 2021
Licence increase in forestry dashboard
Improvement in felling licences welcome but needs to be matched by an increase in afforestation approvals.
Donal Magner on 30 Jun 2021
Forestry review to examine international licensing laws
The external regulatory review to focus on how other EU member states approve these processes, the Minister said.