Windblown poses major logistic and marketing challenges as volume damaged is more than one year's harvest but future timber supply after clearance will not be adversely affected.
The calculation is based on an analysis of satellite imagery for counties Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford and Cavan.
'If trees are on the ground, why would you need a felling licence?' asked John Roche of Arbor Forest Management.
Suspension of felling licences, transparent timber pricing, maximising the value of salvaged timber, and extra supports for growers are among proposals for dealing with damage caused by storm Éowyn.
Forestry owners whose plantations were affected by storm Éowyn have been urged to attend the meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon on 18 February.
Tree losses will be compounded by lower timber prices and higher harvesting costs for forest owners.
Meet the Kilkenny artist who is on a mission to protect and preserve Ireland's traditional farm gates.
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
Martin Merrick reports from Woodford’s open day which saw the unveiling of the new copper oil treatment plant in Co Cavan.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
