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Afforestation

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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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Highs and lows of forestry laid bare in Wexford

Having been affected by ash dieback on Tykillen farm, agroforesty will benefit both livestock and the bees while promoting biodiversity. Kelsey Daly reports.

30 October 2024
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Government must reinvigorate forestry and promote wood building - FII

FII has launched its manifesto - ‘Forestry for our Future: Delivering on the potential of Irish forestry’ - for the upcoming general election.

21 October 2024 FORESTRY

Mid-term review of Forestry Programme to take place in 2025

Depending on the outcome of this review, certain proposed changes may require approval from the European Commission, the Minister said.

21 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

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
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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
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Establishing forests with diversity for long-term CCF management

Sean Hoskins and Olive Leavy examine continuous cover forestry (CCF) principles in the approach to forest management.

18 September 2024 FORESTRY