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Forestry
Storms flatten over 26,000ha of trees
Donal Magner
The detailed mapping assessment was carried out using imagery acquired from the Sentinel and SkySat satellite constellations.
16 April 2025 Forestry
How to maximise windblown timber revenue
Over 150 forest owners with storm damage attended the recent windblow field day in Pyers O'Conor Nash's forest outside Castlerea, Donal Magner reports.
16 April 2025 Forestry
Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme
Minister Healy-Rae has said he wants to "put the stride back into forestry”. Donal Magner reports.
How Germany coped with windblow
Forestry consultant Dr Cormac O'Carroll outlines how Ireland could learn from Germany in managing windblow after storm Éowyn.
16 April 2025 Forestry
Major fall in felling licences in first quarter
There are precedents in other countries that a relaxation of rules are allowed following large storm events, Joe Codd of the Society of Irish Foresters said.
9 April 2025 Forestry
Outside help needed to remove timber
Overseas contractors will be required to harvest windblown timber, while EU aid is needed for private forest owners – mainly farmers – whose forests are decimated.
2 April 2025 Forestry
Timber sales and marketing challenge
ITGA is working with other parties in the supply chain to improve roundwood sales systems, writes ITGA’s Donal Whelan.
22 March 2025 Forestry
What shall we do with the timber?
A strategic approach to timber marketing to facilitate orderly sales and harvesting can maximise the value of blown timber, writes Donal Magner.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Teagasc supporting growers with windblow
Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, writes Teagasc’s John Casey.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Windblown strategy a priority
While natural disasters can occur anywhere and anytime, the level of preparedness by countries and societies plays a crucial role in mitigating their impact, says European Parliament.
19 March 2025 Forestry
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
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