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Forestry

All the latest forestry news from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all the forestry news developments in the sector.

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Beech revisited as woodland and timber tree

Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale to highlight aesthetic, functional and acoustic qualities of Irish grown beech, writes Donal Magner

2 October 2024 Forestry
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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
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Log prices stable for first half of year

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.

25 September 2024 Forestry

Rising deer population a big issue for Mayo farmers

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.

25 September 2024 News

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

Deer numbers ‘exploding’ in Mayo

The Irish deer strategy group has recommended a further extension to the deer hunting season to help control numbers.

25 September 2024 News
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Why a timber sales agreement and forest certification are important

Donal Whelan outlines the benefits of the ITGA template tree sales agreement for growers and the need to plan for forest certification.

22 September 2024 Forestry
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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
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Cautious optimism for 2024-25 afforestation

Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.

21 September 2024 Forestry