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Forestry
Now is the time to test private log supply
Donal Magner
The extent of log imports may have been exaggerated in recent years as the debate on the risk of spruce bark beetle infestation heightened.
18 September 2024 Forestry
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 Opinion
A warning to those considering planting forestry on their farms
"There is a liability to replant, thus permanently devaluing the land for all time." - Dickie Power, Friarstown, Kilmallock, Co Limerick.
Slieve Bloom first nature project under new Coillte-NPWS collaboration
The new agreement between the NPWS and Coillte aims to have greater collaboration in the delivery of biodiversity and nature projects.
18 September 2024 Forestry
McHale Plant to showcase Komatsu and Prinoth
McHale Plant Sales is returning yet again to the Ploughing to exhibit the extensive Komatsu range of equipment, alongside the Prinoth brand.
11 September 2024 News
Farmers must be paid to manage hen harrier land – Department
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
11 September 2024 News
Farming positive for water quality in east Clare
Waters of Life project manager Anne Goggin said forestry is the biggest issue for water quality in this part of east Clare.
11 September 2024 News
New plan sets out roadmap for hen harrier revival
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
10 September 2024 News
Implementation key to reversing declining water quality - water forum
It comes after the Department of Housing published its third river basin management plan.
5 September 2024 News
Reforestation exceeds afforestation
While data is available for Coillte reforestation, there is no data for the private sector at a time when reforestation far exceeds afforestation.
4 September 2024 Forestry
Emissions targets now ‘bearing fruit’ - McConalogue
The report indicated that there should be more incentives to improve the uptake in low emission fertiliser and feed or slurry additives.
4 September 2024 News
Farmers can’t be ‘in the red by going green’ - IFA
The CCAC’s annual review on agriculture and land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector said policies must be implemented that align with long-term climate and biodiversity objectives.
4 September 2024 Forestry