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Forestry licences report card for 2024

Afforestation licences lapse after positive returns from late July to September, while felling licences well down but road approvals strong.

23 December 2024 FORESTRY

Wood Awards Ireland 2024 winners announced

The overall award goes to the spectacular renovation of Kinsale Library by Cork County Council Architects in a competition that promotes excellence in wood.

18 December 2024
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Students explore the role of forestry in climate change

Projects on forests and water, storm resilience, agroforestry and sustainable wood use and design rewarded at Rotary Ireland Third Level Student Environment Awards. Donal Magner reports.

4 December 2024 FORESTRY
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Sustained yield key to continuity in forest management

Sustained yield forestry is the key to continuity in forest management, writes Donal Magner.

27 November 2024 FORESTRY
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Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century

Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.

20 November 2024 FORESTRY
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Forest protection is a high priority

Department outlines procedures on reducing the risk of disease and pest damage to our trees and forests, writes Donal Magner

6 November 2024 FORESTRY
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Timber group issues first two reports

Surveys on global wood policies and academic study on timber construction the first step in maximising the use of home-grown timber.

30 October 2024 FORESTRY
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Emphasis on close to nature forestry in Slovenia

Faced with insect, disease and climate threats, Slovenia's foresters look to close to nature forestry (CNF) and species diversity to protect their vast forest resource.

23 October 2024 FORESTRY
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Emphasis on close to nature forestry in Slovenia

The third highest forested country in Europe emphasises close-to-nature and recreation forestry rather than productive coniferous forestry.

9 October 2024
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