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Forestry
Major fall in felling licences in first quarter
Donal Magner
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.
4 April 2025 Forestry
Strict import controls needed for used forestry machinery – IFA
The association hopes that these controls will ensure all imported used forestry machinery goes through strict biosecurity measures to stop the spread of harmful diseases.
23 March 2025 Forestry
Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister
The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.
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.
21 March 2025 Forestry
Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn
Now that we have an estimate of the scale of the problem, we can begin looking at options, including a Reconstitution Scheme, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.
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
Editorial: post-storm help required
With the ash dieback scheme, windblown timber and replanting, we have a huge amount of work ahead.
19 March 2025 Viewpoints
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
Ash dieback plan is ‘dead in the water’
Progress on the removal of diseased ash plantations has stalled as contractors are focused on salvaging the windblow from storms Éowyn and Darragh.
12 March 2025 News
Éowyn ravages €800,000 plantation
Paddy McGowan's forestry plantation was worth around €800,000 before storm Éowyn struck; its current value is pure guesswork or conjecture. Declan O’Brien reports.
5 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