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Forestry
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Donal Magner
Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.
30 October 2024 Footprint Farmers
Highs and lows of forestry laid bare in Wexford
Having been affected by ash dieback on Tykillen farm, agroforesty will benefit both livestock and the bees while promoting biodiversity. Kelsey Daly reports.
21 October 2024 Forestry
Government must reinvigorate forestry and promote wood building - FII
FII has launched its manifesto - ‘Forestry for our Future: Delivering on the potential of Irish forestry’ - for the upcoming general election.
Mid-term review of Forestry Programme to take place in 2025
Depending on the outcome of this review, certain proposed changes may require approval from the European Commission, the Minister said.
21 October 2024 Forestry
Disappointment as forestry allocation cut by 17% to €91m
Leaders in the forestry industry have described the move to cut the forestry budget as "deeply disappointing".
2 October 2024 Forestry
Trees take centre at Wexford's new woodland show
There is something for everyone over the two days, including woodland talks, information stands, machinery, equipment, demonstrations, artisan craft and food stands, family activities and music.
25 September 2024 Forestry
Examining climate-resilient reforestation
Three new climate resilient reforestation schemes provide grants and seven annual premiums for continuous cover, native and biodiverse forests, writes Donal Magner .
21 September 2024 Forestry
Cautious optimism for 2024-25 afforestation
Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.
21 September 2024 Forestry
Establishing forests with diversity for long-term CCF management
Sean Hoskins and Olive Leavy examine continuous cover forestry (CCF) principles in the approach to forest management.
18 September 2024 Forestry
Call for factories to adjust bonus payments
Climate council urges meat processors to reconfigure the carcase specification bonus payment scheme to favour animals finished at an earlier age.
4 September 2024 News
Tackling water quality issues in Clare
A field day in Upper Inagh catchment in Co Clare explored how forestry can play a positive role in enhancing water quality in an area where it is causing damage.
28 August 2024 Forestry
Nursery report into tree seed needs
Coillte, Fermoy and None so Hardy Nurseries co-fund a report to determine tree species requirements and seed availability especially for native broadleaves.
21 August 2024 Forestry