Forestry Programme

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Michael Healy-Rae reiterated the call which aims to support forest owners to clear dead ash trees and replant with another species.

FORESTRY 23 July 2025

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Department announces funding of €1.5m for forestry projects

Department announces funding of €1.5m for forestry projects

NEWS 23 June 2025

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

NEWS 31 May 2025

Forestry planting up 91% this year

Forestry planting up 91% this year

Forestry planting up 91% this year

FORESTRY 7 May 2025

130% rise in new forestry planting since 2024

130% rise in new forestry planting since 2024

130% rise in new forestry planting since 2024

FORESTRY 11 April 2025

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No EU requirement for forestry replanting

No EU requirement for forestry replanting

The present requirement to replant after clear felling is a major obstacle to afforestation in Ireland, claimed consultants.

NEWS 18 December 2024

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

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 18 December 2024

Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees

Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees

A farmer in Donegal is pairing up Organic Farming Scheme payments with agro-forestry premia, writes Noel Bardon.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 18 December 2024

‘No plans’ for State to buy large tracts of mountain land for forests

‘No plans’ for State to buy large tracts of mountain land for forests

The Minister pointed out that under the current forestry programme, there is a scheme specifically created to enable planting of new native woodlands on suitable publicly owned bare land.

FORESTRY 18 December 2024

€24.2m payments paid to forest owners

€24.2m payments paid to forest owners

The tax-free payments were issued to over 7,000 forest owners who applied for their payments through the Department’s Online Services website.

FORESTRY 18 December 2024

Pointers for tackling the forestry malaise

Pointers for tackling the forestry malaise

The Irish Farmers Journal got the opinions of five leading actors in the forestry sector about what could be done to reboot the industry.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Grants of €250,000 available for forest nurseries

Grants of €250,000 available for forest nurseries

Up to €250,000 available for forest nurseries through Innovative Forest Technology Scheme.

NEWS 18 December 2024

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