30 December 2016
'All you need to know about the latest forestry grants available' More...
29 December 2016
'Facts and figures: Are beef and sheep farmers better off planting forestry in their land?' by Ciaran Moran More...
16 December 2016
'Scientists share €28m in agri-food and forestry funding' by Joe Dermody More...
15 December 2016
'Concern in Cavan as 53% of forestry is being planted by non farmers' by Ciaran Moran More...
15 December 2016
'Low prices forcing beef farmers to switch grazing land to forestry' by Declan O'Brien More...
11 December 2016
'Increasing numbers of city-based people seeking to buy forestry' by Joe Barry More...
10 December 2016
'Forestry returns have the potential to enhance farm financial fitness' by Amy Forde More...
7 December 2016
'UK forestry company targets Irish growers' by Ciaran Moran More...
5 December 2016
'The value of broadleaves goes far beyond hard cash' by Joe Barry More...
1 December 2016
'How forestry pays dividends in both the long and short term' by Diarmuid Cohalan More...
28 November 2016
'Doyle Welcomes Initiative to Facititate Forest Certification' - Press Release More...
22 November 2016
'Requirements for new forestry plantations are too strict and lack flexibility - IFA' by Darragh McCullough More...
21 November 2016
'Ireland is losing its battle to save ash trees from killer fungus' by Ciaran Moran More...
19 November 2016
'Taking the broader view when it comes to trees...' by Joe Barry More...
19 November 2016
'Demand for timber is exceeding supply so forestry is worth a look' More...
17 November 2016
'IFA say afforestation environmental measures too stringent' by Aaron Moran More...
13 November 2016
'Talking Hardwoods' at Teagasc Forestry Development' More...
12 November 2016
'Monumental task of replanting forests on 'landscape-scale'' by Paddy Woodworth More...
31 October 2016
'Private nursery sector reaping the rewards of long-term birch research' by Steven Meyen More...
19 October 2016
'Minister Doyle Launches Timber Forecast and GIS Portal' - Press Release More...
28 September 2016
'Talking timber at marketing events around Ireland' by Steven Meyen More...
13 September 2016
'Forest ire - big businesses at loggerheads with farmers in Leitrim' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
12 September 2016
'Ireland could face €5.5bn climate bill by 2030, says expert' by Eoin Burke-Kennedy More...
10 September 2016
'Getting the most from your forest' by Tom Houlihan More...
6 September 2016
'Financial aid plan for forests damaged by 2013-14 storms' by Eoghan MacConnell More...
3 September 2016
'Uncontrolled gorse can be a problem' by Myles Buchanan More...
1 September 2016
'Small scale forestry now a real option' by Kieran Coughlan More...
31 August 2016
'Thinning to fatten profits' by Steven Meyen More...
31 August 2016
'Valuable opportunity to talk timber and all things forestry' More...
30 August 2016
'Cull should be the 'last resort' says Wildlife Trust' More...
25 August 2016
'IFA warns farmers not to undervalue timber crop, potential earnings of €25,000 hectare at clearfell' - Press Release More...
23 August 2016
''He killed her chicken and bit her, she had to get a tetanus shot' - Residents say once-rare pine martens are 'out of control'' by Claire McCormack More...
20 August 2016
'Invasive aliens have potential to cause serious damage' by Jim Hurley More...
17 August 2016
'Disgruntled forestry critics barking up the wrong tree' by Joe Barry More...
11 August 2016
'News Q&A: New land use, forestry climate commitment' by Stephen Cadogan More...
6 August 2016
'The many benefits of planting trees' by Paddy Woodworth More...
2 August 2016
'Strategy to plant 7,000 acres of native trees' by Allison Bray More...
27 July 2016
'Farmers, fishermen and forestry staff have longest working weeks' More...
27 July 2016
'Root and branch challenges for forestry sector' by Steven Meyen More...
27 July 2016
'Learning from the UK experience' by Steven Meyen More...
27 July 2016
'Teagasc forestry show heads for Tullamore' More...
17 July 2016
'Native woodlands strategy aims for 7,000 acres of new trees' More...
13 July 2016
'Minister urged to take heat out of forestry issue in Leitrim' by Marese McDonagh More...
13 July 2016
'Opportunity knocks for forestry sector' by Paddy Bruton More...
12 July 2016
'Vulture funds 'wiping out communities'' by Claire McCormack More...
11 July 2016
'Forestry: Money really does grow on trees' by Ray Ryan More...
4 July 2016
'Move into forestry casting a shadow across Leitrim' by Marese McDonagh More...
30 June 2016
'Doyle Stresses Importance of Forest Certification' - Press Release More...
29 June 2016
'Brexit could halt climate change deal' More...
28 June 2016
'Forestry leaders gather to discuss certification' More...
23 June 2016
'Minister must act now on the 30% drop in forestry planting rates' by Diarmuid Cohalan More...
22 June 2016
'Trying to boost forestry is a hard sell beyond the Garden County' by John Downing More...
21 June 2016
'Swapping the cows for trees' by Steven Meyen More...
15 June 2016
'Bureaucracy is crippling forestry sector's potential' by Joe Barry More...
26 May 2016
'State forestry agency Coillte sees profits soar to €47m' by Donal O'Donovan More...
18 May 2016
'Challenge to meet forestry targets' by Jim O'Brien More...
18 May 2016
'Countryside looks its best and landscape comes to life in sun' by Joe Barry More...
18 May 2016
'Market uncertainties drive down appetite for land' More...
17 May 2016
'SCSI/Teagasc Report Land Market Review and Outlook 2016 Highlights Regional Divergence' - Press Release More...
11 May 2016
'Hot topic - illegal burning on land could send you to prison' by Theresa Murphy More...
4 May 2016
'How forestry could help tackle our flooding issues' by Ann Fitzgerald More...
27 April 2016
'Time to go thin on top' More...
27 April 2016
'Spring priorities for forestry management' by Steven Meyen More...
27 April 2016
'Forestry: Burning issues - how to tackle the threat of wildfires' More...
12 April 2016
'Forestry: Take control in the early years' by Steven Meyen More...
12 April 2016
'Restrictions blamed for forestry slump' by Louise Hogan More...
1 April 2016
'Being hard-headed on softwood forests' by Stuart Goodall More...
23 March 2016
'Timber volumes to double by 2035: COFORD' by Steven Meyen More...
23 March 2016
'Back to basics on forestry' by Steven Meyen More...
23 March 2016
'Climate change and the weevil in our midst' by Joe Barry More...
23 March 2016
'Ash tree set for extinction in Europe' by Claire Marshall More...
19 March 2016
'Planting trees is good for the environment, right?' by Paddy Woodworth More...
17 March 2016
'News Q&A: Forestry advice must be tailored to individual case' by Frances McHugh More...
16 March 2016
'Intelligent land use is a win-win situation' by Joe Barry More...
9 March 2016
'I hear about farmers working at 10 at night and I just don't get it' by Ken Whelan More...
8 March 2016
'Forestry fine flawed says Ombudsman' by Darragh McCullough More...
2 March 2016
'Department sought repayment of €25,000 from flooded farmer' by Shane Phelan More...
25 February 2016
'Ireland can be a leader in the new bioeconomy' by Orla Feely More...
24 February 2016
'Economic view: Potential of bioenergy not exploited' by Alan Matthews More...
17 February 2016
'Rich pickings - large forestry portfolio in Kerry' by Jim O'Brien More...
16 February 2016
'Farmer writes: separating the wood from the trees' - Farmers Journal More...
4 February 2016
'HAYES LAUNCHES FOREST NEIGHBOURWOOD SCHEME 2016' - Press Release More...
4 February 2016
'Bioenergy area 'could create 3,000 Irish jobs'' by Paul Melia More...
3 February 2016
'Sorting the wood from the trees' by Steven Meyen More...
3 February 2016
'New system will assess suitability of marginal land for plantations' More...
1 February 2016
'Hayes called on to refund farmers over ‘incorrectly recouped’ forestry payments' by Jamie Ball More...
27 January 2016
'Growth potential - investing in forestry' by Paddy Bruton More...
27 January 2016
'Forestry is one of the best investments I ever made' by Joe Barry More...
21 January 2016
'€50m fund bid to invest in Irish forestry assets' by Colm Kelpie More...
20 January 2016
'Forestry proposal for 1.8m hectares of marginal land' by Louise Hogan More...
18 January 2016
'Find out how to improve your farm income and more at Teagasc forestry clinics' by Amy Forde More...
15 January 2016
'Report says over 2.5m acres of land better suited to forestry than agriculture' by Amy Forde More...
14 January 2016
'Minister Hayes Launches 'Land Availability for Afforestation - Exploring Opportunities for Expanding Ireland's Forest Resource'' - Press Release More...
13 January 2016
'The Environmental Pillar publishes series of 20 measures to tackle flooding' More...
13 January 2016
'Strong interest in 2014-2020 forestry grants programme' More...
13 January 2016
'Teagasc roll out forestry clinics' by Steven Meyen More...
6 January 2016
'Potential of agroforestry can no longer be ignored' by Grace Maher More...
5 January 2016
'Teagasc to offer forestry career advisory sessions' More...
16 December 2015
'Viewpoint: It's time for us farmers to get real about climate change' by Darragh McCullough More...
16 December 2015
'Farming and forestry combined - Agroforestry is well worth looking at as an alternative approach to farming' by Steven Meyen More...
16 December 2015
'Agroforestry financial incentives' More...
16 December 2015
'Crossborder research on high value timber crops' More...
15 December 2015
'Forestry investment blossoming in face of data dearth' by Jamie Ball More...
8 December 2015
'Fir trees the most sought after at Christmas time' by Jim Hurley More...
6 December 2015
'Forestry sales notch up Scottish record' by David Hellier More...
3 December 2015
'Forestry's vital role in improving the carbon footprint of farming' by Oliver Moore More...
3 December 2015
'Bhutan has 'most ambitious pledge' at the Paris climate summit' by Arthur Neslen More...
3 December 2015
'Boeing may convert forestry waste into biofuel' by Aaron Heinrich More...
27 November 2015
'Paris climate change conference to highlight forestry role' More...
25 November 2015
'Forestry key to carbon targets' by Louise Hogan More...
25 November 2015
'My days of hunting cattle and calving sucklers are over' by Ken Whelan More...
19 November 2015
'Number of trees with ash dieback disease up two-thirds in 2015' by Sorcha Pollak More...
19 November 2015
'Cantillon: Are part-time beef farmers the true villians of climate change?' More...
17 November 2015
'The Environmental Pillar eco group seeks forestry task force for native tree integration' More...
11 November 2015
'Who are the Western Forestry Co-op & ITGA?' More...
11 November 2015
'Forestry owners work together to reap benefits' by Steven Meyen More...
11 November 2015
'Forest valued at €22,000/ha' More...
11 November 2015
'Pulp it up: Drumod's pulp sold to Leitrim success story Masonite' More...
4 November 2015
'Ancient and modern marvels by the Shannon' by Joe Barry More...
28 October 2015
'Hen harrier compensation package gets a cautious welcome' by Ken Whelan More...
24 October 2015
'New illness spread by ticks found similar to Lyme disease' by David Millward and Patrick Sawer More...
21 October 2015
'Ash disease is gaining ground nationwide' by Jamie Ball More...
21 October 2015
'Versatile tractors for all terrains' by Chris McCullough More...
19 October 2015
'Forestry sector responds positively to clear-felling tax break' by Joe Dermody More...
14 October 2015
'What farmers need to know after Budget 2016 revealed' by Darragh McCullough More...
14 October 2015
'Get financially fitter with forestry' by Michael Somers More...
14 October 2015
'The Government's biomass strategy is flawed' by Jimmy Burke More...
13 October 2015
'Hayes Welcomes Increased Funding for Forestry, Horticulture, Organics and Greyhound Sectors in Budget 2016' -Press Release More...
7 October 2015
'Planting grant increased in new €125m forestry scheme' by Louise Hogan More...
7 October 2015
'Replanting is the priority now to ensure your forest grows evenly' by Steven Meyen More...
7 October 2015
'Kerry-based project is tackling the scourge of Japanese knotweed' by Steven Meyen More...
6 October 2015
'Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021: The main points' More...
5 October 2015
'Commission outlines multiannual plan for EU Forest Strategy' - Press Release More...
30 September 2015
''Colossal' demand for forestry land' by Michael Cogley More...
16 September 2015
'Budget windfall for forestry as 'unfair' tax regime to go' by Philip Ryan More...
16 September 2015
'Roundwood central to future forestry success' More...
16 September 2015
'Timber production is set to double' by Steven Meyen More...
2 September 2015
'Number of trees 'halved' since dawn of human civilisation' More...
2 September 2015
'Talking timber events' More...
2 September 2015
'The handy ready reckoner for thinning your plantation' by Steven Meyen More...
20 August 2015
'Forestry is climate-smarter and more profitable than beef' by Eamonn Pitts More...
19 August 2015
'Roads crisis sparks calls for farmers to help fund repairs' by Darragh McCullough and Niall O'Connor More...
19 August 2015
'Thinning the crop to fatten your profits' by Steven Meyen More...
9 August 2015
'Journey's end for a tree cat' by Joe Kennedy More...
5 August 2015
'How to minimise chainsaw risks' by Steven Meyen More...
5 August 2015
'Priority jobs in young forests over the summer' More...
5 August 2015
'Californians under siege from huge bush blazes' by Rachael Alexander More...
4 August 2015
'Coillte - A National Asset' Opinion piece More...
31 July 2015
'Coillte eyes tourism and energy projects for future growth' by Mark Paul More...
30 July 2015
'Forestry group Coillte profits increased 46% in 2014' by Colin Gleeson More...
15 July 2015
'Time to consider your options' by Steven Meyen More...
15 July 2015
'Ireland falling far short of afforestration targets' by Louise Hogan More...
8 July 2015
'A trip to Wexford sent me travelling down memory lane' by Joe Barry More...
17 June 2015
'Good record keeping can make all the difference' by Steven Meyen More...
5 June 2015
'Ireland would profit from opting out of beef, says expert' by Eoin Burke-Kennedy More...
3 June 2015
'Forestry: Shape up for quality timber' by Steven Meyen More...
28 May 2015
'12 categories in new forestry grant and premium scheme' More...
24 May 2015
'500,000 acres devalued by hen harrier diktat' by Allison Bray More...
21 May 2015
'Dair Ghaelach, a whiskey that's truly rooted in Ireland' by John Wilson More...
13 May 2015
'New categories plus a €10,000 prize fund for Irish Forestry Awards' by Declan O'Brien More...
13 May 2015
'Make the most of thinnings says IFA' by Declan O'Brien More...
13 May 2015
'Renewables investment has 'ground to a halt'' by Declan O'Brien More...
11 May 2015
'Forestry Show opened by Minister Tom Hayes' - Irish Farmers Monthly More...
11 May 2015
'Hayes Opens 'Timber 2015' Forestry Show' - Press Release More...
9 May 2015
'Laws on burning must be enforced' by Myles Buchanan More...
9 May 2015
'Laws must be enforced to keep fires in check' by Myles Buchanan More...
6 May 2015
'The spring cleaning has revealed mixed fortunes in our woods' by Joe Barry More...
29 April 2015
'Gorse fires destroy up to 5,000ha' by Ken Whelan More...
29 April 2015
'Ash dieback affects 700 hectares of forestry' More...
25 April 2015
'Illegal gorse fires continue to rage across the county' by Donal Nolan More...
22 April 2015
'New app will help stop spread of Ash Dieback' More...
22 April 2015
'We need to make more of alternative forestry enterprises' by Joe Barry More...
11 April 2015
'Champion of the development of Irish forestry' - Niall OCarroll: March 21st, 1934 - February 26th, 2015 More...
11 April 2015
'Money can't measure the value of trees' by Micheal O'Coileain More...
8 April 2015
'Renewable crop policy branded as 'pathetic' by merchants' by Declan O'Brien More...
22 March 2015
'Why is the State forestry company building windfarms?' by Sarah McCabe More...
21 March 2015
'International Day of Forests - Secretary-General's Message for 2015' More...
18 March 2015
'Facing the challenges of replanting' by William Merivale More...
13 March 2015
'Coillte looking to raise up to €60m through phone mast sale' by Gavin McLoughlin More...
13 March 2015
'Coillte seeking €60m thorough sale of forest phone towers' by Mark Paul More...
23 February 2015
'Forestry has stacks of ambition' by Ray Ryan More...
18 February 2015
'Forestry Programme carving out new territory' by William Merivale More...
12 February 2015
'More to new forestry programme than trees' More...
5 February 2015
'Coillte hoping energy white paper will harness Irish forestry resource' by Joe Dermody More...
4 February 2015
'Tree therapy is not just for for the birds' by William Merivale More...
4 February 2015
'Farmer of the Year awards are back' More...
3 February 2015
'Scientists Seeking to Save World Find Best Technology Is Trees' (Bloomberg) More...
26 January 2015
'Forestry key to creating 'green jobs'' by Ray Ryan More...
21 January 2015
'Kindergarten: Back to nature for yearbook launch' More...
21 January 2015
'Forestry: Waiting for the EU green light to start' by William Merivale More...
21 January 2015
'Future of forestry meeting' More...
7 January 2015
'Forest management: Plotting the future of forestry' by William Merivale More...
3 January 2015
'Forestry and Timber Yearbook 2015 on sale' More...
3 January 2015
'Compensate us for impact on designated land - IFA' More...
27 December 2014
'Farmer's must be paid for hen harrier strife' by Maria Herlihy More...
20 December 2014
'Ireland may need radical thinking on climate change' by John Sweeney More...
18 December 2014
'Government green light for forestry spend plan' by Stephen Cadogan More...
17 December 2014
'New forestry deal will honour premia' by Darragh McCullough More...
17 December 2014
'Hen harrier row could delay government RDP package' by Martrin Ryan More...
11 December 2014
'Hayes announces Government Approval of New Forestry Programme 2014 - 2020' - Press Release More...
10 December 2014
'Over €20 million awarded to agri-food and forest research' by Alison Healy More...
26 November 2014
'Forestry: The hidden costs of cheap raw materials' by William Merivale More...
26 November 2014
'An Irish alternative to inferior timber imports' by William Merivale More...
19 November 2014
'Hen harrier designation is costing farmers up to €650/ac' by Martin Ryan More...
15 November 2014
'Forestry challenges must be addressed' More...
5 November 2014
''Land owning code' needed ahead of GLAS scheme' by William Merivale More...
5 November 2014
'A walk in the woods stimulates both body and mind' by Joe Barry More...
29 October 2014
'The more we learn, the more we can earn from trees' by Joe Barry More...
28 October 2014
'Jurassic bark: ancient Irish trees brought back to life' by Darragh Murphy More...
23 October 2014
'Hayes Presents RDS/Forest Service Irish Forestry Awards 2014' Press Release More...
22 October 2014
'Setting the ground rules on harvesting is essential' by William Merivale More...
22 October 2014
'Combining forestry with other land uses is well worth exploring' by Joe Barry More...
22 October 2014
'Substantial forestry portfolio for €1.85m' by Justin Comiskey More...
15 October 2014
'Forestry budget again €110m' More...
15 October 2014
'Hayes welcomes the 2015 Budget Provision for Forestry, Horticulture and Greyhound Sectors' Press Release More...
1 October 2014
'Trees in space' by William Merivale More...
1 October 2014
'Treemetrics win €1m European Space Agency contract' by William Merivale More...
24 September 2014
'New programme provides something for everyone' More...
17 September 2014
'Forestry delivers unrivalled asset growth compared to the markets' by Ken Whelan More...
17 September 2014
'A €2.2bn industry with truly vast potential' More...
11 September 2014
'Forestry Programme 2014-2020 seeks to increase forest cover' by Ray Ryan More...
11 September 2014
'New forestry plan outlined by minister' More...
10 September 2014
'Hayes Announces Details of Proposed New Forestry Programme 2014-2020' - Press Release More...
3 September 2014
'Ireland's growing success story' Irish Farmers Monthly More...
3 September 2014
'Irish forestry, it is safe to say, has come of age' by William Merivale More...
3 September 2014
'At last an Irish kit that targets private woodland' by Joe Barry More...
26 August 2014
'Hurricane Darwin's 'wind-blow' bill now tops €50m' by Ken Whelan More...
19 August 2014
'It's a do or die situation in this clash of the ash' by William Merivale More...
19 August 2014
'Climate change taking a huge toll on world's forests' More...
19 August 2014
'ACADEMIC team investigating short rotation potential' More...
19 August 2014
''Big Green' Lobby Wants to Cut 2 of 3 Forestry Oversight Branches' by Kevin Mooney More...
7 August 2014
'Co-operation is key to growing a private forestry enterprise' by Catherine Ketch More...
5 August 2014
'Farm bodies call for change to the Hen Harrier Scheme' by Ken Whelan More...
29 July 2014
'Hayes launches the ITGA's new master timber sales agreement' by William Merivale More...
29 July 2014
'Think safety when you are working chainsaws' by William Merivale More...
20 July 2014
'Constitutionality of Coalition forestry law questioned' by Mary Minihan More...
20 July 2014
'The Dracula Bug: Why you should be wary of dangerous ticks' by Dr Ciara Kelly More...
15 July 2014
'Good management evident on Wexford woodlands visit' by William Merivale More...
15 July 2014
'Teagasc on lookout for partner in bid to boost sales' by Declan O'Brien More...
9 July 2014
'Avoiding ticks and other bugs this summer' by Celine Naughton More...
2 July 2014
'Hayes Launches Forest Policy Review Report 'Forests, Products and People'' Press Release More...
1 July 2014
'Growth in the timber trade' by William Merivale More...
30 June 2014
'Indonesia loses forests as big as Ireland over 12 years' More...
27 June 2014
'Hayes Launches COFORD Annual Report 2012-2013 and COFORD 'Forestry 2030' Papers' Press Release More...
27 June 2014
'Ex-Coillte chief paid €195,000 after three months work' by Barry O'Halloran More...
26 June 2014
'Profits at Coillte more than double as exports soar' by Sarah Stack More...
25 June 2014
'State agrees to partial merger of Bord na Móna and Coillte' by Stephen Collins More...
25 June 2014
'Coillte, Bord na Mona part merge' by Peter O'Dwyer More...
25 June 2014
'Discovering the wonders of the eucalyptus tree' by Joe Barry More...
24 June 2014
'Minister Coveney Announces Positive Government Decision on Partial Merger Between Coillte and Bord Na Mona' Press Release More...
17 June 2014
'Report to reveal forestry storm damage' by Ken Whelan More...
10 June 2014
'Is it now time to broaden our concept of 'native'?' by William Merivale More...
10 June 2014
'Veale standing his ground after being 'fined' in SFP acre review' by Darragh McCullough More...
28 May 2014
'EPA projections show that Ireland faces considerable challenges to becoming a low-carbon economy' - Press Release More...
27 May 2014
'We can thank the Indians for the fine bounty of Sitka spruce' by Joe Barry More...
20 May 2014
'Timber volume extracted from oak and beech has exceeded all my expectations' by Joe Barry More...
20 May 2014
'75ac of good Westmeath forestry could be just the job with a €3,000/ac asking price' by Jim O'Brien More...
13 May 2014
'Timber option can stack up to maximise farm potential' by Paddy Bruton More...
29 April 2014
'Forestry can still offer strong source of profit in spite of rising pressures' by William Merivale More...
29 April 2014
'Growers shake off Hurricane Darwin as demand for timber keeps increasing' by William Merivale More...
29 April 2014
'Citizen science to help fight Ash Dieback woes' by William Merivale More...
22 April 2014
'Forest service rejects "frenzy of tree-felling"' by Alison Healy More...
16 April 2014
'Government warns of wildfires over Easter' More...
15 April 2014
'Keen interest expected for forestry lands' by Jim O'Brien More...
8 April 2014
'Weevil threatens our forests' by William Merivale More...
1 April 2014
'Forestry events target windblow' by Declan O'Brien More...
29 March 2014
'Advice for owners on harvesting storm-damaged woodlands safely' by Joe Dermody More...
25 March 2014
'Weather hinders forest damage survey' by Ken Whelan More...
25 March 2014
'Farmers look to branch out' by Ken Whelan More...
20 March 2014
'Woodstock's steadfast trees' by Enda Wyley More...
18 March 2014
'Darwin downs forests early' by William Merivale More...
12 March 2014
'Fresh call for research proposals in agri-food, forestry and fishery areas' by Joe Dermody More...
12 March 2014
'My tree love is unrequited because it's inconsistent' by Ann Fitzgerald More...
11 March 2014
'Forest owners counting cost of storm as clean-up continues' by Alison Healy More...
11 March 2014
'Consultants to assess Department of Agriculture’s forestry programme' by Joe Dermody More...
6 March 2014
'Taskforce tackles 7,000 ha of wind-felled forest' by Stephen Cadogan More...
6 March 2014
'Act now to limit forestry damage' More...
5 March 2014
'Storm Darwin blew down up to 7.5 million trees, task force finds' by Alison Healy More...
5 March 2014
'Up to 7.5 million trees felled by Storm Darwin' More...
4 March 2014
'Forestry industry expecting storm damage to total €10m' by Ken Whelan More...
4 March 2014
'Windblow Guidance Issues to Forest Owners' Press Release DAFM More...
4 March 2014
'Quick guide to most common tree species' by William Merivale More...
1 March 2014
'Teagasc warns forestry owners on dangers of using chainsaws' by Joe Dermody More...
25 February 2014
'Farmers should consider options on forestry after State's aid vow' by Clare Minnock More...
20 February 2014
'Prehistoric forest arises in Cardigan Bay after storms strip away sand' by Maev Kennedy More...
18 February 2014
'Forestry portfolio of 366ac in Donegal' by Jim O'Brien More...
18 February 2014
'Species diversity a sturdier option than monocultures' by William Merivale More...
15 February 2014
'European tree of the year contender blows over in storms' by Frank McNally More...
13 February 2014
'How forestry grants could reduce river floods' by Stephen Cadogan More...
4 February 2014
'Technologies making crucial tree inventory easier than ever' by William Merivale More...
4 February 2014
'Treemetrics a key advance in the mapping of forested areas' by William Merivale More...
6 February 2014
'Coillte urged to clarify extent of larch disease in Gougane Barra' by Barry Roche More...
4 February 2014
'We need predator control measures to safeguard future of endangered species' by Joe Barry More...
23 January 2014
'16,000 trees in Gougane Barra cut down to halt disease' by Sam Griffin More...
21 January 2014
'Use readily available hazel to hatch the finest thumb sticks' by Joe Barry More...
14 January 2014
'Ireland's standing stock of timber is on the rise' by William Merivale More...
2 January 2014
'Busiest Christmas for tree surgeons' by Majella O'Sullivan More...
17 December 2013
'Knowing the best place to get help' by William Merivale More...
17 December 2013
'We can build a solid economic future on wood' by William Merivale More...
17 December 2013
'IFFPA goal to build relationships across the sector' More...
17 December 2013
'Society organises field trips and lectures with ITGA' More...
17 December 2013
'Protecting forest owners is at the heart of IFA's forestry section' More...
17 December 2013
'Teagasc not only Talking the talk on all your issues' More...
17 December 2013
'Federation's job to promote wood products and usage' More...
17 December 2013
'FSC and PEFC offering a new certification choice' More...
17 December 2013
'ProSilva plays important role to help implement clear-felling alternative within European agenda' More...
11 December 2013
'Forest-based sector launches children's book during European Forest Week' Press Release...
4 December 2013
'Action necessary on deer problem' by Esther Hayden More...
3 December 2013
'Tipp family honoured for their contribution to forestry sector' by Caitriona Murphy More...
3 December 2013
'Forestry group visits self-contained forestry operation in Kildare' by William Merivale More...
28 November 2013
'Forestry software firm aiming for contract with multinational logger' by John Mulligan More...
13 November 2013
'Chalara outbreak is a 'wake-up' call and needs an innovative response' by Joe Barry More...
31 October 2013
'Celebrating Ireland’s national forests' by Lisa Deeney More...
29 October 2013
'Certification heats up Forestry debate' by William Merivale More...
29 October 2013
'We can all do our bit to contain the impact of ash dieback disease' by Ann Fitzgerald More...
24 October 2013
'Minister of State Hayes at the RDS/Forest Service Irish Forestry Awards 2013' More...
17 October 2013
'Study shows: Just 227 tree species dominate Amazon landscape' by Mark Kinver More...
15 October 2013
'High earner's tax restriction stunting growth of forestry' by William Merivale More...
15 October 2013
'HAYES WELCOMES THE 2014 BUDGET PROVISION FOR FORESTRY, HORTICULTURE AND GREYHOUND SECTORS' Press Release...
14 October 2013
'Concern over compulsory purchase of forestry in new laws' by Ciaran Moran More...
10 October 2013
'Spread of dieback could reduce our €2.2bn forestry industry to ash' by Darragh McCullough More...
8 October 2013
'Coillte to market Irish forests to film companies' by Fiona Reddan More...
7 October 2013
'Ash tree survey finds deadly tree disease in 97 locations' by Michael Brennan More...
7 October 2013
'Significant ash dieback find in Leitrim as outbreak spreads' by Lisa Deeney More...
7 October 2013
'Department Update on Chalara Ash dieback' Press Release...
1 October 2013
'Joe Barry: Delighted with thinning returns of Sitka spruce' More...
24 September 2013
'It's easy to turn your back on woodland in the summer months - so now is an ideal time to inspect, assess progress and note anything untoward' by William Merivale More...
20 September 2013
'European forest owners welcome new EU Forest Strategy' CEPF Press Release...
3 September 2013
'Forestry bill fails to address the red tape already strangling the woodland sector' by William Merivale More...
20 August 2013
'Forest pests have to be managed and controlled' by William Merivale More...
20 August 2013
'Hen Harrier's protection status is hitting forestry opportunities' by Michael Sweeney More...
20 August 2013
'More work needed to curb Ireland's deer population' by William Merivale More...
20 August 2013
'Pine marten could hold key to checking rise of grey squirrel' by William Merivale More...
13 August 2013
'Budget for a €2,500/ha reforestation cost after clearfelling mature forest' by William Merivale More...
30 July 2013
'€10,000/ac for investors in 'sleeping giant' sector' by Caitriona Murphy More...
30 July 2013
'Benefits of plantation thinning are clear to see' by Joe Barry More...
23 July 2013
'Early intervention locks in long term timber profit' by William Merivale More...
9 July 2013
'Management of mixed forestry brings whole new set of challenges to owners' by William Merivale More...
25 June 2013
'Care in early years can help secure a plantation's future' by William Merivale More...
19 June 2013
'Government shelves plan to sell Coillte harvesting rights' by Alison Healy More...
19 June 2013
'Sale of harvesting rights abandoned' More...
11 June 2013
'Join the fight against deadly ash dieback disease and help preserve Irish forestryw' by William Merivale More...
9 June 2013
'Forestry is one Irish asset that can only grow' by Patrick Lawless More...
5 June 2013
'New agriculture minister appointed' More...
5 June 2013
'Government appoints Tom Hayes as new junior minister' by Fiach Kelly More...
4 June 2013
'Ancient skills preserved at Forest Show' by Joe Barry More...
21 May 2013
'If technology doesn't cut it, horses have a niche role to play in timber extraction' by William Merivale More...
21 May 2013
'Miscanthus growers ploughing in energy crop' by Darragh McCullough More...
14 May 2013
RDS launch 2013 Irish Forestry Awards Press Release...
9 May 2013
ITGA call for appointment of Minister for Forestry. See Press Release...
7 May 2013
'Forestry growers in need of a champion to challenge confusing stop-start initiatives' by Joe Barry More...
6 May 2013
'Don't get ticked off this summer' by Eilish O'Regan More...
3 May 2013
Minister Coveney issued Press Release asking farmers, forest owners, forest managers and the public to be alert to the risk of land and forest fires over the coming Bank Holiday weekend. See Press Release...
30 April 2013
'Strength in numbers for smaller holdings' by William Merivale More...
30 April 2013
'Electrifying venue for two day forestry show in Laois' More...
16 April 2013
'€28m forestry premiums due' by Sean Cummins More...
6 April 2013
'Officials on high alert for more wildfires' More...
5 April 2013
'Minister in forest fires warning' More...
2 April 2013
'Prolonged wet weather means we should look at lighter machines' By Joe Barry More...
26 March 2013
'Seeing the wood from the trees regarding Capital Gains Tax' By William Merivale More...
12 March 2013
'Timber growers cautioned to protect wood stocks from 'thieves and rogues'' By Caitriona Murphy More...
12 March 2013
'Evidence from home and abroad pours cold water on proposed Coillte sell-off' By William Merivale More...
3 March 2013
'Taoiseach plants tree in memory of late Minister Shane McEntee' By Sarah Stack More...
27 February 2013
'More ash tree killer disease cases found' By Treacy Hogan More...
19 February 2013
'Woodland management plans vital for best transition from one owner to next' By William Merrivale More...
19 February 2013
'First thinning is make-or-break time for forests so it pays to prepare with care' By William Merrivale More...
19 February 2013
'Agroforestry: A unique pathway to securing a more sustainable future' By Grace Maher More...
19 February 2013
'Calculating a stand's yield class' By William Merrivale More...
19 February 2013
'Treemetrics takes forestry measurement to a new level' By William Merrivale More...
12 February 2013
'Importance of certification is growing on woodland owners' By William Merrivale More...
5 February 2013
'Younger farmers looking to woodland to provide them with a pension fund' By Caitriona Murphy More...
29 January 2013
'Industry enjoys growth spurt as applications go up by 25pc in 9 months' By William Merrivale More...
15 January 2013
'Timber growers' bible an essential on bookshelves of forest enthusiasts' By William Merrivale More...
8 January 2013
'Quads offering efficient way to get work done' By Joe Barry More...
5 January 2013
'In Brief: Coillte reports a rise in exports' More...
21 December 2012
'Taoiseach in shock as Junior Minister Shane McEntee dies suddenly' By Fionnan Sheahan and Lyndsey Telford More...
21 December 2012
'Minister of State Shane McEntee dies suddenly' By Mary Minihan and Kilian Doyle More...
18 December 2012
'Cuts avoided but ash future is uncertain' By William Merrivale More...
12 December 2012
'Coillte sales stir up grower fears' By William Merrivale More...
5 December 2012
'Minister announces temporary suspension of Ash planting' Press Release More...
27 November 2012
'our funding deserves to escape chop' By William Merrivale More...
26 November 2012
'Christmas tree gangs stealing from nurseries' More...
24 November 2012
'Coillte promises ash as hurlers fret over disease' By Aideen Sheehan More...
23 November 2012
'Destruction of our native ash would be catastrophe' By Joe Barry More...
17 November 2012
'Crash of the Ash - but this new invader is not the only one we have to fight' More...
16 November 2012
'Ash dieback confirmed at five sites' More...
10 November 2012
'Ash dieback: Northern Ireland woods checked for fungus' More...
10 November 2012
'Ash Dieback legislation' More...
10 November 2012
'Farewell to the ash trees: a mournful walk in the woods' By Michael McCarthy More...
6 November 2012
'MCENTEE ANNOUNCES ENHANCED ASH WOOD BAN' Press Release More...
31 October 2012
'NORTH/SOUTH MINISTERIAL DISCUSSES FURTHER COOPERATION ON CHALARA' Press Release More...
28 October 2012
'Hurley suppliers facing disaster over ash disease' By Jerome Reilly More...
25 October 2012
'McENTEE PRESENTS RDS/FOREST SERVICE IRISH FORESTRY AWARDS 2012' Press Release More...
16 October 2012
'Country on red alert as Ash Dieback is identified in a Co Leitrim plantation' By William Merivale More...
16 October 2012
'Rare ash tree disease found in Co Leitrim' By Caitriona Murphy More...
13 October 2012
'Ash trees under threat as lethal bug found here' By Aideen Sheehan More...
12 October 2012
'CHALARA DISEASE FOUND IN YOUNG ASH TREES' Press Release More...
26 September 2012
'Imports of ash may be banned in bid to save trees from deadly fungus' By Rob Hastings in London More...
25 September 2012
'Careful pruning can add value to stands of Sitka' By William Merivale More...
25 September 2012
'Teagasc turn up the heat on uncontrolled burning' by Caitriona Murphy More...
25 September 2012
'Teagasc to host demonstration of small-scale timber extraction' by Caitriona Murphy More...
18 September 2012
'New forestry newsletter' More...
11 September 2012
'Forestry sector hit by 20pc drop in planting rates' More...
4 September 2012
'Why continuous cover has wealth of benefits for all' By William Merivale More...
28 August 2012
'It works elsewhere so could continuous cover forestry help us here?' By William Merivale More...
14 August 2012
'How much is your forest worth now?' By William Merivale More...
7 August 2012
'Surprise return of Neighbourwood grant is welcome' By Joe Barry More...
31 July 2012
'Cutting through the red tape to harvest 2,000t of Irish timber' By William Merivale More...
17 July 2012
'Growing broadleaves remains a challenge for Irish forest owners' By William Merivale More...
3 July 2012
'Look at ways to minimise tax bill hit on your forestry's pay-day' By William Merivale More...
19 June 2012
'Carefully compile your plans to cut through complex world of woodland' By William Merivale More...
5 June 2012
'Foresters should tell the wood from the Trees' By William Merivale More...
22 May 2012
'Certify your foresty or risk losing business' By William Merivale More...
15 May 2012
'Coveney says no Coillte sale before assets are valued' By Declan O'Brien More...
8 May 2012
'Insist on contract before starting' By William Merivale More...
8 May 2012
'Turning thinnings into cash' By William Merivale More...
8 May 2012
'Know when your forest is ready for its first thinning' By William Merivale More...
1 May 2012
'Whole tree harvesting ups output' By William Merivale More...
24 April 2012
'Time to cash in by harvesting hurley butts' By Joe Barry More...
17 April 2012
'Pay attention to young plantations now to maximise your future crop' By William Merivale More...
10 April 2012
'Common sense is needed over care of the countryside' By Joe Barry More...
3 April 2012
'Knowledge of thinnings will pay off' By William Merivale More...
3 April 2012
'€58.5m forestry payments due' More...
31 March 2012
'Public urged to be careful after gorse fires cost €3.4m damage in one year' By Louise Hogan More...
30 March 2012
'Fire breaks out at Sugar Loaf Mountain' By Anne Lucey More...
27 March 2012
'Stop the greys' western march' By Joe Barry More...
27 March 2012
''Talking Timber' attract over 500 forest owners' - Press Release More...
20 March 2012
'No time to burn in tackling the danger posed by forest fires' By William Merivale More...
6 March 2012
'Blueprint set for success in bio-diversity' By Joe Barry More...
2 March 2012
'The Future's Looking Greener in Ireland' - PEFC International announce the endorsement of the Ireland Scheme for Sustainable Forest Management More...
23 February 2012
'Squirrel Survey - get involved!' - Press Release More...
25 January 2012
'MCENTEE ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING OF BROADLEAF THINNING SCHEME' - Press Release More...
25 January 2012
'MCENTEE ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE OPENING OF FOREST ROADS (GRANT) SCHEME' - Press Release More...
9 January 2012
'Strong growth in Irish forestry' More...
3 January 2012
'Suspension of thinning scheme is a terrible call' By Joe Barry More...
3 January 2012
'Bark beetle imports a wake-up call for sector - IFA" By Declan O'Brien More...
31 December 2011
'Sale of harvesting rights to Coillte forests an option - Coveney" By Matt Dempsey More...
5 December 2011
'State investment in private forestry set to pay dividends' - Press Release More...
21 November 2011
Imperative Energy Limited has won the 'Best in BioEnergy' award at the 2011 Global Cleantech Awards More...
1 November 2011
'Money grows on trees - if you plant the right seeds' By Joe Barry More...
1 November 2011
'Wood fuel production' By Joe Barry More...
25 October 2011
'Erecting well-made fences will save you a fortune long term' By Joe Barry More...
18 October 2011
'RDS-FOREST SERVICE IRISH FORESTRY AWARD WINNERS 2011' More...
11 October 2011
'A woodland haven in Tipp with 40,000 plant species' By Joe Barry More...
20 September 2011
'Foresters need clearer advice on how to thin our woodlands' By Joe Barry More...
20 September 2011
'Threat of cuts puts planting plans on hold' Caitriona Murphy More...
6 September 2011
'Firewood in demand but it's a tough business to get right' By Joe Barry More...
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