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30 August 2011
'Forestry is hard to beat for its financial security' By Joe Barry   More...

12 July 2011
'Fun for all at Alternative Woodlands Ventures day' By Joe Barry   More...

5 July 2011
'Money does grow on trees at Forestry Awards'   More...

5 July 2011
'Inventor's log clamp becomes a huge success after Tullamore show debut' By Bruce Lett    More...

28 June 2011
'Buying Irish ash and hurleys will help growers and hurlers alike' By Joe Barry    More...

27 June 2011
'Minister of State McEntee attends alternative woodland ventures field day at Stradbally Hall'    More...

9 June 2011
'ITGA Press Release: Day for woodland entrepreneurs'    More...

7 June 2011
'Proof forestry pays' By Joe Barry    More...

17 May 2011
'Hardwoods scheme a 'plus' to industry' By Joe Barry    More...

12 May 2011
'Timber must be imported due to fires' By Stephen Cadogan    More...

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5 May 2011
'Log price beats rate of inflation' By Joe Dermody    More...

4 May 2011
'ITGA Press Release: Wildlife and biodiversity pay a high price in forest fires'    More...

4 May 2011
'Foresty show hopes to grow international interest'    More...

3 May 2011
'Forestry tips and advice on offer in Birr'    More...

3 May 2011
'Chances aplenty for wood owners to test machines as aids to thinning' by Joe Barry   More...

3 May 2011
'Superb Birr show at top of the tree' By Joe Barry   More...

3 May 2011
'Cash in on woodland tax relief incentives' by Mark Doyle   More...

2 May 2011
'Arson feared as spate of fires rips through west' By Anita Guidera   More...

1 May 2011
'Gorse arsonists 'should be jailed''    More...

26 April 2011
'Opportunity and danger in plan for Coillte' By Joe Barry   More...

19 April 2011
'Forest owners to get €56m funds' By Caitriona Murphy   More...

12 April 2011
'More knowledge of nature can tackle disease in trees' By Joe Barry   More...

5 April 2011
'Forest owners on alert for Sitka spruce disease' By Caitriona Murphy   More...

2 April 2011
'Merging of Coillte and Bord na Mona should boost bioenergy' By Tom Bruton    More...

31 March 2011
'Department update on Phytophthora Ramorum Monitoring' Press Release   More...

29 March 2011
'Guard your investments in woodland' By Joe Barry   More...

22 March 2011
'Going batty for willow can make Ireland A driving force
Plant it and make most of growing global demands for cricket bats' By Joe Barry   More...

21 March 2011
'Sell off peat bogs and forests but keep land, says report' By Brendan Keenan   More...

21 March 2011
'Sale of our forests shows just how far we have fallen' By Maeve Dineen   More...

21 March 2011
'What price for our national family silver?'    More...

15 March 2011
'A hare raiser best to enjoy' By Joe Barry    More...

12 March 2011
'No shortage of promises in new Programme for Government ' By By Pat O'Keeffe    More...

8 March 2011
'Exploiting value of forestry vital for Government' By Joe Barry    More...

1 March 2011
'Funding could double wood production' By Caitriona Murphy    More...

1 March 2011
'Good woodland management pays high dividends'    More...

1 March 2011
'REFIT stalled by EU over Coillte demands' By Ailish O?Hora    More...

26 February 2011
'The rise of alder in forestry' by Donal Magner   More...

22 February 2011
'It's crucial we care for our hedgerows' by Joe Barry   More...

19 February 2011
'Mixed menu in party manifestos' by Donal Magner   More...

18 February 2011
'Forest fire hike 'costing millions''    More...

5 February 2011
'Funding in place to achieve viable forestry programme in 2011' By Donal Magner   More...

1 February 2011
'Showing the woodland way' By Joe Barry   More...

1 February 2011
'Grants boost for growers' By Joe Barry   More...

1 February 2011
'Future's good for Forestry' By Joe Barry   More...

29 January 2011
'Labour and Fine Gael oppose privatisation of Coillte forests' By Donal Magner   More...

25 January 2011
'Sale of Coillte is ruled out by Fine Gael and Labour' By Declan O'Brien   More...

25 January 2011
'Output prices to rise this year but margins tighten' By Darragh McCullough    More...

15 January 2011
'Deer management in Ireland' By Donal Magner    More...

11 January 2011
'Considering investment as thinning gets serious' By Joe Barry    More...

8 January 2011
'Changes to afforestation grants' By Donal Magner    More...

4 January 2011
'Relief over rates for forestry grants' By Darragh McCullough    More...

4 January 2011
'Bargains still to be had in forestry' By Declan O'Brien   More...

1 January 2011
'Forestry shows resilience with better than expected results' By Donal Magner   More...

18 December 2010
'West Cork sawmill exports to Turkey' By Donal Magner   More...

14 December 2010
'Approval on forestry road aid restarts' By Caitriona Murphy   More...

14 December 2010
'Wanted: Deer Hunters' By Joe Barry   More...

11 December 2010
'Record prices for Christmas trees forecast as shortage reported' By Donal Magner   More...

7 December 2010
'BUDGET RECOGNISES KEY ROLE OF AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY' Press Release   More...

7 December 2010
'May date for Birr forestry open day' By Joe Barry   More...

30 November 2010
'Forestry fears mount' By Caitriona Murphy   More...

30 November 2010
'Branch out with eucalyptus' By Joe Barry   More...

29 November 2010
'Forestry sector in strong position - report'   More...

29 November 2010
'Forestry chiefs on 'high alert' over theft of Christmas trees' By Louise Hogan   More...

27 November 2010
'Trend towards greater broadleaf species diversity maintained' By Donal Magner   More...

23 November 2010
'A great idea at first but cash catch with FEPS will affect most owners' By Joe Barry   More...

23 November 2010
'It pays to be thin but know when the trees are likely to be ready' By Joe Barry   More...

23 November 2010
'Adopting the discussion group model' By Joe Barry   More...

20 November 2010
'Afforestation - number of grant applicants up by 50% since 2008' By Donal Magner   More...

13 November 2010
'Reduced funding for forestry to affect native woodland restoration' By Donal Magner   More...

6 November 2010
'Options for harvesting and the sale of timber' By Donal Magner   More...

30 October 2010
'Awards go to Cavan and Sligo' By Donal Magner   More...

26 October 2010
'Maximising value of Irish timber ' By Donal Magner   More...

21 October 2010
'Connick announces Financial Approvals for Autumn Forestry Planting' Press Release   More...

19 October 2010
'We came, we saw, and we cut wood' By Joe Barry   More...

16 October 2010
'Zip seeks 600ha of willow for fire logs' By Peter Young   More...

12 October 2010
'Doyle queries Government's forestry cuts' By Caitriona Murphy    More...

12 October 2010
'Making most of the timber boom' By Darragh McCullough   More...

8 October 2010
'Connick highlights National Tree Day as he launches Model Timber Sales System' Press Release   More...

6 October 2010
'Money grows on trees for forestry fund investors' By Charlie Weston and Paul Melia    More...

5 October 2010
'Foresters 'now price-makers'' By Martin Ryan    More...

2 October 2010
''Uncertainty' and fear over further cuts' By Donal Magner    More...

28 September 2010
'Forestry plantings heading for 60-year low' By Caitriona Murphy    More...

25 September 2010
'Week-long forestry festival in Roscommon' By Donal Magner    More...

21 September 2010
'A turn to timber could boost income' By Joe Barry    More...

11 September 2010
'Minister unable to give assurances about funding for 2011 forestry programme' By Donal Magner    More...

7 September 2010
'Bilke cleans up the competition' By Joe Barry    More...

29 August 2010
'Green guru Gore invests in uncertified Irish timber firm' By Mark Hilliard    More...

28 August 2010
'Disease found in Japanese larch in Ireland' By Donal Magner    More...

22 August 2010
'Irish forestry may create new jobs' By Darren Keegan    More...

18 August 2010
''Sudden death' blight threat to our forests' By Aideen Sheehan    More...

14 August 2010
'Larch - worth considering in a diverse species mixture' By Donal Magner    More...

10 August 2010
'Irish growers reap record prices for timber' By Neil Brady    More...

3 August 2010
'Forestry cash cuts will be 'devastating'' By Majella O'Sullivan    More...

24th July 2010
'Record timber volumes forecast from our private plantations' By Donal Magner    More...

24th July 2010
' No recession in forestry as prices paid to growers double in 6 month ' By Ray Ryan    More...

13th July 2010
'Axe falls on forest road planning concessions' By Majella O'Sullivan    More...

10th July 2010
'Importance of good access in forests' By Donal Magner    More...

6th July 2010
'Forestry output target of €4bn/yr sought by sector' By Declan O'Brien    More...

3rd July 2010
'Planting reaches 7,000ha' By Donal Magner    More...

29th June 2010
'New forestry co-op proposed for western growers' By Majella O'Sullivan    More...

26th June 2010
'High standards at student wood awards' by Donal Magner   More...

19th June 2010
'National forestry demonstration on small-scale timber harvesting' by Donal Magner   More...

8th June 2010
'Will we still have a viable forestry industry in 2020? ' by Joe Barry   More...

29th May 2010
'Dramatic price increases for timber' by Donal Magner   More...

24th May 2010
'Minister Ryan announces new Government support price for bio-energy ' Press Release   More...

22nd May 2010
'Minister highlights forest fire risks' by Donal Magner   More...

18th May 2010
'Forestry cash approved'    More...

8th May 2010
'Tending ash in South Tipperary' by Donal Magner   More...

4th May 2010
'Making your thinnings pay' by Joe Barry   More...

29th April 2010
'Warning over tree-planting target'    More...

27th April 2010
'Forest fire damage to reach more than €2m ' By Declan O'Brien   More...

20th April 2010
'Deer explosion now grave worry' By Joe Barry   More...

17th April 2010
'Tending and thinning broadleaves' By Donal Magner   More...

April 2010
Press Release Mac Machinery - Bauma 2010   More...

6th April 2010
'Why can't our leaders see that increasing forest cover is vital?' By Joe Barry   More...

30th March 2010
'Timber supplies won't meet needs' By Declan O'Brien   More...

27th March 2010
'Whatever happened to beech?' By Donal Magner   More...

26th March 2010
'Conference to be told of benefits of afforestation' By Sean Mac Connell   More...

20th March 2010
'Killeen launches review' By Donal Magner   More...

6th March 2010
'March proves a busy month in the forest' By Donal Magner   More...

27 February 2010
'Tipp contractor offers full forestry package' By Donal Magner   More...

23 February 2010
'Industry figures blast new Bioenergy Scheme' By Majella O'Sullivan   More...

20 February 2010
'Norway spruce - wood from the trees' By Donal Magner   More...

16 February 2010
'Sense is needed on tree debate' By Joe Barry   More...

13 February 2010
'Norway spruce enjoys a mini forestry revival' By Donal Magner   More...

12 February 2010
'Home-grown timber reaches French shores' Press Release   More...

2 February 2010
'reap the forest benefits' By Joe Barry   More...

16 January 2010
'Question mark over timber supply for energy and processing' By Donal Magner   More...

12 January 2010
'Rural Living: Sustainable controversy' By Joe Barry   More...

9 January 2010
'Guidelines on selling timber for wood energy in Co Clare' By Donal Magner   More...

12 December 09
'Role of forestry in reducing flood damage' By Donal Magner   More...

21 November 09
'Seeing the wood from the trees' By Donal Magner   More...

14 November 09
'Forestry awards for Co Limerick and Co Kerry' By Donal Magner   More...

31 October 09
'Douglas fir - a species with excellent added value potential' By Donal Magner   More...

27 October 09
'Information on woodland thinning at your fingertips' By Joe Barry   More...

27 October 09
'Imported firewood threat' By Joe Barry   More...

27 October 09
'Stove sales are soaring' By Joe Barry   More...

24 October 09
'Dramatic shift in species diversity' By Donal Magner   More...

17 October 09
'Green light for forestry programme' By Donal Magner   More...

22 September 09
'Plan woods to boost returns' By Joe Barry   More...

19 September 09
'Forest Service issuing technical approvals for afforestation' By Donal Magner   More...

15 September 09
'The day when we forayed in fungi' By Joe Barry   More...

10 September 09
'Failure to combat climate change not an option'    More...

28 August 09
Minister Killeen Launches The COFORD Publication 'Forest Fungi In Ireland'    More...

19 August 09
Forestry Thinning    More...

4 August 09
Progress on wood quality initiative By Joe Barry   More...

18 July 09
Criticism of premium cuts continues By Donal Magner   More...

4th July 2009
Walshe urges Government to respond to forestry premium proposal By Donal Magner    More...

27th June 2009
Sitka spruce - timber uses and environmental impact By Donal Magner    More...

23rd June 2009
Private forestry resources need to be quantified By Majella O'Sullivan   More...

23rd June 2009
Leaf a legacy - Create a woodland haven and pocket a cool €2k By Joe Barry   More...

6th June 2009
IFA proposal to protect the long-term sustainability of the forest sector By Donal Magner   More...

30th May 2009
Diversification is key at Laois Sawmills By Donal Magner   More...

26th May 2009
Killeen welcome forestry's new lobby   More...

16th May 2009
Growers' opposition to premium cuts
by Donal Magner   More...

13th May 2009
Families are reeling from 'cut in forestry premiums'
   More...

12th May 2009
Enraged foresters to sue Government over payments cut
writes Majella O'Sullivan   More...

12th May 2009
ITGA Press Release   More...

5th May 2009
Forestry growers suffer a €9m chop
write D. O'Brien & J. Barry   More...

29th April 2009:
Coillte announces 2008 results  More...

17th April 2009:
Minister of State Killeen asks Forestry Liaison Group to bring forward recommendations

More...

14th April 2009
Budget cuts blow to forestry plantings
writes Majella O'Sullivan
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10 March 2009
The security of forestry investment
By Joe Barry
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26 February 2009
Failing to address forest loss may prove catastrophic

Ignoring issues like deforestation and global warming will prove more costly than attempts to bail out the global banking system, writes JOHN GIBBONS.
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