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Forestry Programme

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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Cautious optimism for 2024-25 afforestation

Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.

21 September 2024 FORESTRY

Ash dieback compensation scheme opens for applications

Minister Hackett believes the scheme will provide direct financial support over clearance and reconstitution grants to ash forest owners who have cleared sites and replanted with another species.

20 August 2024 SCHEMES
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Farmers locked out of forestry by new rules

The FII survey found this is due to restrictions imposed on lands eligible for planting by the Forestry Programme launched in autumn 2023.

10 July 2024 NEWS

Lakeland Dairies to plant 5,000 trees

Two hectares of trees have been planted to acknowledge Lakeland Dairies’ 3,200 farm families and 1,400 staff members as Lakeland teams up with Western Forestry Co-op.

1 July 2024 NEWS
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Supports needed for forestry replanting, Gleeson concedes

Department supremo insists that the legal requirement to replant forestry ground after harvesting will not be removed.

22 May 2024 NEWS

Strong demand for Teagasc's forestry clinics

Nearly 500 landowners recently benefited from a one-to-one appointment with a Teagasc forestry adviser. The clinics had a focus on forest creation opportunities for landowners.

9 May 2024 NEWS