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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 23 March 2025

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Applications open hare’s corner biodiversity initiative

Applications open hare’s corner biodiversity initiative

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 March 2025

Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport

Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport

NEWS 8 March 2025

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

NEWS 5 March 2025

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

FORESTRY 5 March 2025

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Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers should instead consider chipping, mulching or composting waste material generated by storm Éowyn.

NEWS 19 February 2025

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

Call to fast-track tree felling licences

The normal licensing application process for a felling licence, will result in substantial delays, foresters have said.

FORESTRY 19 February 2025

€1bn investment in forestry and rewetting needed to reduce emissions - CCAC

€1bn investment in forestry and rewetting needed to reduce emissions - CCAC

The joint report with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council revealed that Ireland is the worst performing country in the EU in terms of CO2 equivalent emissions per person.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 February 2025

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 19 February 2025

Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports

Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports

Minister Michael Healy-Rae has moved to reassure forest owners that any work undertaken now will not affect eligibility for any potential future assistance that is introduced.

SCHEMES 19 February 2025

Sinn Féin calls for hedge-cutting exemption

Sinn Féin calls for hedge-cutting exemption

One of the main factors for power outages was trees falling on power lines and blocking access to power lines.

NEWS 19 February 2025

South and west coast to go under wind warning

South and west coast to go under wind warning

During a yellow wind warning, Met Éireann expects widespread mean speeds of up to 65km/h and gusts between 90km/h and 110km/h.

NEWS 19 February 2025

Gardening: focal points for your garden

Gardening: focal points for your garden

Create a colourful space to enjoy all year round from both inside and outside your home, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 19 February 2025

Editorial: storm damage - forestry sector support

Editorial: storm damage - forestry sector support

What many farmers don’t realise is that removing this timber at a time when the market is effectively flooded with windblown timber, has margin consequences.

VIEWPOINTS 19 February 2025

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New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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