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

The minister urged forestry owners with impacted sites not to rush any forest management decisions.

FORESTRY 22 April 2025

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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

NEWS 16 April 2025

Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme

Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme

Healy-Rae commits to a forest windblown reconstitution scheme

FORESTRY 16 April 2025

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

FORESTRY 9 April 2025

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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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 March 2025

Editorial: post-storm help required

Editorial: post-storm help required

With the ash dieback scheme, windblown timber and replanting, we have a huge amount of work ahead.

VIEWPOINTS 12 March 2025

Forestry replanting grants still in the mix

Forestry replanting grants still in the mix

A decision on replanting supports will be taken once the full extent of the damage from storms Éowyn and Darragh is ascertained.

NEWS 12 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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