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Sharp increase in Irish sawlog exports forecast

LJR Forestry have 25,000t of sawlog exports scheduled for May, and that should increase by 10,000t for June.

NEWS 7 May 2025

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Windblown commercial logs exported to the continent

Windblown commercial logs exported to the continent

FORESTRY 30 April 2025

Total of 26,000ha of forestry damaged by storms, satellite images confirm

Total of 26,000ha of forestry damaged by storms, satellite images confirm

FORESTRY 22 April 2025

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

FORESTRY 16 April 2025

European firm aims to export Irish timber

European firm aims to export Irish timber

European firm aims to export Irish timber

NEWS 16 April 2025

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Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme

Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme

Minister Healy-Rae has said he wants to "put the stride back into forestry”. Donal Magner reports.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

There are precedents in other countries that a relaxation of rules are allowed following large storm events, Joe Codd of the Society of Irish Foresters said.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

Strict import controls needed for used forestry machinery – IFA

Strict import controls needed for used forestry machinery – IFA

The association hopes that these controls will ensure all imported used forestry machinery goes through strict biosecurity measures to stop the spread of harmful diseases.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister

Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister

The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting events

Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting events

Talking Timber, Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event, also returns with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn

Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn

Now that we have an estimate of the scale of the problem, we can begin looking at options, including a Reconstitution Scheme, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests

A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests

Forestry organisations, the IFA, and timber producers are united in calling for the creation of a forestry development agency to deal with natural disasters and other issues facing the sector.

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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