Forestry
All the latest forestry news from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all the forestry news developments in the sector.
All the latest forestry news from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all the forestry news developments in the sector.
Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale to highlight aesthetic, functional and acoustic qualities of Irish grown beech, writes Donal Magner
Leaders in the forestry industry have described the move to cut the forestry budget as "deeply disappointing".
Small to medium prices strong while large sawlog prices (€55 – €60/m3) are expected to increase due to the suspension of Scottish log imports, writes Donal Magner.
The INHFA has also called for greater stakeholder involvement from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Department of Agriculture and forestry companies in a planned cull.
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.
The Irish deer strategy group has recommended a further extension to the deer hunting season to help control numbers.
Donal Whelan outlines the benefits of the ITGA template tree sales agreement for growers and the need to plan for forest certification.
Three new climate resilient reforestation schemes provide grants and seven annual premiums for continuous cover, native and biodiverse forests, writes Donal Magner .
Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.