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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.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

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.

NEWS 26 February 2025

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.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

The normal licensing application process for a felling licence, will result in substantial delays, foresters have said.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector

The ICSA is looking for Government action to stabilise timber markets set for an influx of storm-blown product.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

Department refuses to budge on felling licences

The Department of Agriculture has estimated that 24,000ha of forestry or close to 10m cubic metres of timbers was flattened by storms Éowyn and Darragh.

NEWS 26 February 2025

Windblow has major repercussions for forestry sector

Call for the suspension of felling licences as sector comes to grips with harvesting 10 million cubic metres of blown timber which includes four years' private forest production.

FORESTRY 26 February 2025

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.

SCHEMES 26 February 2025

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.

Forestry

Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister

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Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting events

Remaining forestry owners affected by storms without licence urged to apply

A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests

A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

MOST READ STORIES

A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

Forestry replanting grants still in the mix

Maximising the value of blown timber

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

ICSA calls for ‘NAMA-style rescue plan’ for forestry sector

Department refuses to budge on felling licences

Windblow has major repercussions for forestry sector

Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

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