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Forestry
Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks
Noel Bardon
Environmental commentator Sadhbh O’Neill disputed the TD's proposals for the removal of trees within 30m of roads or power lines.
9 April 2025 Features
Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored
The magnificent history of Ireland’s towering trees is in the spotlight following the recent storms, writes Shane Lehane.
9 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.
ICMSA criticises additional land access powers for the ESB
The proposal by the ESB would support a reappraisal of the system following the breakdown and delayed reconnections in the aftermath of storm Éowyn.
9 April 2025 News
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.
23 March 2025 Forestry
Applications open hare’s corner biodiversity initiative
The hare’s corner initiative, run by Burrenbeo Trust in conjunction with Offaly Biodiversity Office, is open for applications for landowners in Offaly, Limerick, Galway, Carlow, Sligo and Meath.
11 March 2025 Climate and environment
Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport
Michael Cahill TD asked the minister if he would bring in a grant in light of recent storm damage and referenced sums of €60/km for roadside hedge-cutting and €100/km to cut roadside trees.
8 March 2025 News
Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches
Farmers should instead consider chipping, mulching or composting waste material generated by storm Éowyn.
5 March 2025 News
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
€1bn investment in forestry and rewetting needed to reduce emissions - CCAC
The joint report with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council revealed that Ireland is the worst performing country in the EU in terms of CO2 equivalent emissions per person.
4 March 2025 Climate and environment
Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees
A farmer in Donegal is pairing up Organic Farming Scheme payments with agro-forestry premia, writes Noel Bardon.
26 February 2025 Climate and environment
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