11 November 2019
'A double-first for Forestry Services Ltd Kilkenny' by Sean Keane More...
5 November 2019
'Want to help combat climate change? Start by planting a tree' Sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland More...
29 October 2019
'Hitting forestry targets a 'real challenge' as farm emissions continue to rise' by Ciaran Moran More...
13 October 2019
'Meeting our tree targets must be an environmental priority' by Donal Hickey More...
2 October 2019
'Forestry policy shift towards native woodlands likely to get cross-party support' by Kevin O'Sullivan More...
30 September 2019
'Efforts to plant more trees in Ireland fall short by thousands of hectares' by Mark Hilliard More...
19 September 2019
'Ireland needs needs more detailed land-use maps' by Sylvia Thompson More...
10 September 2019
'Forestry planting 'grinding to a halt' over Department backlog' by Declan O'Brien More...
2 September 2019
'Study on forestry in Leitrim find over 30% of the forest owners non-resident' by Ciaran Moran More...
2 September 2019
'Forestry industry rejects ‘misinformation’ on commercial forests' by Kevin O'Sullivan More...
31 August 2019
'Climate change: Ireland plans to plant 440m trees by 2040' by Brian Hutton More...
31 August 2019
'Plan to plant a whopping 22m trees (more than 6,000 Croke Park pitches) a year to beat greenhouse gases' by Caroline O'Doherty More...
19 August 2019
'Timing is everything when harvesting timber' by Donal Whelan More...
19 August 2019
'Government's energy and environmental policies will dictate long-term demand for timber by-products' by Donal Whelan More...
11 July 2019
'Forestry and the climate emergency' - Letters to the Editor by William Merivale More...
29 June 2019
''Talking Timber' event in Laois' by Express Reporter More...
26 June 2019
'State to be forestry 'player' in battle to hit climate targets' by Elaine Loughlin More...
16 June 2019
'North East Forestry Group announces second Knowledge Transfer Group program' by Donard McCabe More...
30 May 2019
'Forests ‘in the front line of Ireland’s response to climate change’' by Tim O'Brien More...
12 April 2019
'Mapping changes driving farmers away from forestry planting - IFA' by Claire Fox More...
11 April 2019
'Forestry must have community and family at its core - Michael Somers' More...
8 April 2019
''Farmers in every county should be obliged to consider tree planting' - Creed' by Ciaran Moran More...
4 April 2019
'Coillte praises Sitka spruce as the ‘Friesian cow of trees’' by Colm Keena More...
1 April 2019
'The Forest and the Trees - Letters to the Editor' by Andrew Doyle, TD More...
26 March 2019
'North East Forestry Group Forestry Field Day - 30th March' More...
26 March 2019
'The Forest and the Trees - Letters to the Editor' by Donal Whelan More...
25 March 2019
'The Forest and the Trees - Letters to the Editor' by Paul Jordan and Kenny McCauley More...
20 March 2019
'The Forest and the Trees - Letters to the Editor' by Richard Romer More...
16 March 2019
'This is load-of-crap forestry, miles upon miles of it. Everything is dead in there' by Susan McKay More...
9 March 2019
'The crash of the ash - farmers left in limbo after ash dieback disease' by Claire Fox More...
4 March 2019
'Tax-free timber a key reason for forestry replanting obligation - Minister' by Ciaran Moran More...
22 January 2019
'New deer fencing grant among measures to support biodiversity of Irish forests' by Ciaran Moran More...
10 January 2019
'Brexit drives creation of new forestry body' by Claire Fox More...
9 January 2019
'Irish forestry to invest €250m in major expansion' by Barry O'Halloran More...
9 January 2019
'Brexit anxiety reason for formation of new IBEC-led forestry group, say industry leaders' by Claire Fox More...
1 January 2019
'Teagasc launches one-on-one forestry clinics' - Farm Ireland Team More...
31 December 2018
'Previous generation’s inspired decision on forestry has reaped rewards for this dairy farmer' - Farm Ireland Team More...
11 December 2018
'Farmers say Christmas tree crop is bigger than ever despite summer drought' by Breda Heffernan More...
11 December 2018
'Public consultation on Hen Harriers to open shortly' by Margaret Donnelly More...
7 December 2018
'Forestry Commission act on tree pest detected in Kent ' Press Release More...
2 December 2018
'Alan Matthews: 'How to move from our current land use structure to one that is compatible with our climate targets'' by Alan Matthews More...
24 November 2018
'Leitrim and the gigantic forest debate' by Claire Fox More...
17 November 2018
'Living with Ash Dieback: Scientists concede eradication of disease wreaking havoc on our ash trees no longer feasible' by Ciaran Moran More...
7 November 2018
''Negativity around forestry needs to stop if we want to reach climate targets'- Department' by Claire Fox More...
2 November 2018
'Forestry planting back nationally but Leitrim still home to most new trees' by Catherine Hurley More...
29 October 2018
'Planting native woodlands on all farms, including dairy is a critical priority - Teagasc' by Margaret Donnelly More...
29 October 2018
'Ireland needs to branch out its forestry' by Donal Hickey More...
13 October 2018
'This is not a cull, it’s a management programme to maintain the levels of deer' by Catherine Hurley More...
11 October 2018
'Is blanket planting the way to achieve national forestry targets?' by Margaret Donnelly More...
26 September 2018
'Coillte announces new ‘BioClass’ system to protect biodiversity in Irish forests' by Catherine Hurley More...
25 September 2018
'Information events for neighbourhood woodland amenities - grants of €9,000/ha available' by Catherine Hurley More...
20 September 2018
'Forestry still unloved by most farmers' by Stephen Cadogan More...
16 August 2018
'All farmers having to plant some trees not worst option' by Stephen Cadogan More...
16 August 2018
'Minister and farming leaders on a climate change collision course' by FarmIreland Team More...
15 August 2018
'Forest owners can get €70 for attending new Knowledge transfer scheme meetings' by FarmIreland Team More...
13 August 2018
'Christmas trees hit hard by drought as up to a third feared lost' by Allison Bray More...
11 August 2018
'Ireland walking blindly into a desolate future' by Elaine Loughlin More...
9 August 2018
'Ireland’s agriculture emissions are hurtling in the wrong direction' by Ella McSweeney More...
8 August 2018
'Michael Creed: Farmers must plant forests for Government to avoid fines' by Elaine Loughlin More...
5 August 2018
'How forestry can keep you in farming' by Steven Meyen More...
3 August 2018
'Three-year project to manage deer population in Wicklow announced' by Margaret Donnelly More...
25 July 2018
'Ireland 'completely' off course to achieve climate change targets' by Margaret Donnelly More...
23 July 2018
'Interested in alternative energy sources on your farm?' More...
21 July 2018
'Leitrim trees: Anger at Irish climate change scheme' by Shane Harrison More...
20 July 2018
'Farmers need incentives to compete in the forestry stakes' by Ken Whelan More...
14 July 2018
'Doyle announces two publications 'Forests and Water' and 'Draft Plan for Forests and Freshwater Pearl Mussel in Ireland'' - Press Release More...
9 July 2018
'Drought leaves blaze threat at dangerous levels across State' by Allison Bray More...
5 July 2018
'Massive fire destroys hundreds of acres of forestry on the Slievebloom Mountains' by Ryan Nugent More...
2 July 2018
'Leitrim and Cork dominate forestry stakes, new figures show' by Margaret Donnelly More...
26 June 2018
'Rare 'Condition RED' extreme forest fire warning issued as heatwave continues' More...
23 June 2018
'Rare 'Analysis: Financial incentives needed to make climate change aspirations a reality' by Alan Matthews More...
11 June 2018
'Irish farming under pressure to reduce carbon emissions' by Kevin O'Sullivan More...
29 May 2018
'European Investment Bank backs first project to encourage Continuous Cover Forestry in Ireland' by Ciaran Moran More...
29 May 2018
'Forestry industry in €12.5m EIB boost' by Gavin McLoughlin More...
28 May 2018
'European Investment Bank invests €12.5m in sustainable Irish forestry' by Patrick Smyth More...
25 May 2018
'Farmers warned felling licences taking a year to process - IFA' by Margaret Donnelly More...
23 May 2018
'Fire warning issued: 'Landowners found burning illegally could face fines, imprisonment and farm payment penalties'' by Ciaran Moran More...
21 May 2018
'Bees are being 'driven to the edge': Beekeepers hit out at removal of hedgerows and ditches' by Paul Melia More...
16 May 2018
'Farmers responsible for bulk of gorse fires claims Coillte' by Claire Fox More...
13 May 2018
'Deer and rhododendron are the biggest challenges Irish native woodland plantations face' by Claire Fox More...
10 May 2018
'Why continuous cover forestry could be your 'suckler beef' system with trees' by Stephen Meyen More...
2 May 2018
''It is extremely worrying' - UK only realistic market for trees' by Claire Fox More...
30 April 2018
'Minister Doyle Congratulates Forestry Groups on Achieving FSC Certification' - Press Release More...
28 April 2018
'Forestry 'needed to offset agri emissions'' by Donal O'Donovan More...
14 April 2018
''The forestry will be our pension pot' - Why this suckler farmer says planting trees will help ensure his survival' by Claire Fox More...
4 April 2018
'A forest fire means total write-off and every fire is caused by humans' by David Medcalf More...
19 March 2018
'Confor has reassured members that the impact of small, isolated findings of Phytophthora ramorum on Sitka spruce are likely to be "localised and minimal". ' - Confor plant health statement More...
19 March 2018
'Disease puts £1bn timber trade at risk' by Mark McLaughlin More...
18 March 2018
''Sudden death' killer disease stalking Scottish forests' by Rob Edwards More...
17 March 2018
'Farmers warned they could lose vital payments over illegal fires' by Bill Browne More...
16 March 2018
'Farmers encouraged to make the most of rising timber prices' by FarmIreland Team More...
14 March 2018
'Farmers welcome 20pc increase in forest road grant' by FarmIreland Team More...
9 March 2018
'Agroforestry incentives to get a boost in revamped 2020 scheme' by Steven Meyen More...
9 March 2018
'Farmers now need a licence to cut down trees on their lands... but there are exemptions' by Steven Meyen More...
9 March 2018
'Ireland's forest cover is estimated to be at its highest level in over 350 years' by Ciaran Moran More...
20 February 2018
'Government ups grant and premium rates for forestry as planting lags targets' by Ciaran Moran More...
15 February 2018
'Forestry appeals committee in place after court action' by Louise Hogan More...
7 February 2018
'Coillte revelations have 'damaged' forestry: Doyle' by John Downing and Louise Hogan More...
4 February 2018
'Winter checks vital for long term prospects of your trees' by Steven Meyen More...
19 January 2018
'Forestry targets are doomed to failure if farmers' concerns are not addressed' by Richard Hackett More...
2 January 2018
'Being part of a co-op is worth a lot to us' by Steven Meyen More...
30 December 2017
''I have no regrets about planting forestry' - 70-cow dairy farmer' by Steven Meyen More...
29 December 2017
'Lack of forest planting may scupper our hopes of hitting climate change targets' by Louise Hogan More...
28 December 2017
'Irish farmers welcome more balanced EU deal on emissions' by Kevin O'Sullivan More...
26 December 2017
'You are not trying to force your land to do something nature had never intended it to do' by Steven Meyen More...
21 December 2017
'Climate change could cause 'explosion of pests'' by Claire Fox More...
3 November 2017
'Department rules out restrictions on land sales to corporations' by Louise Hogan More...
28 October 2017
'We can no longer stick our heads in the sand - Ophelia was linked to climate change' by Claire Fox More...
21 October 2017
'Paying farmers more than non-farmers for forestry 'not an option' – Creed' by Ciaran Moran More...
20 October 2017
'Why recent Budget measures are a game changer for energy crops' by Louise Hogan More...
17 October 2017
'Budget 2018: Allocations for forestry, organics and more' by Ciaran Moran More...
12 October 2017
'Budget 2018: Allocations for forestry, organics and more' by Sylvester Phelan More...
4 October 2017
'Planting land in forestry is almost seen as a failure in Ireland' by Ciaran Moran More...
2 October 2017
'Department confirms one farmer in receipt of in excess of €500,000 in forestry payments' by Ciaran Moran More...
29 September 2017
'Farmers to be offered 20 year contracts to grow energy crops' by Louise Hogan More...
27 September 2017
'Ireland's new forestry programme – what’s in it for farmers?' More...
26 September 2017
'Forestry companies now dominating land sales in parts of the west' by Jim O'Brien More...
23 September 2017
'Why you can't fire up your chainsaw anymore until paperwork is completed' by Steven Meyen More...
11 September 2017
'You'll get better value from your forestry crop if you thin it right' More...
10 September 2017
'Irish farmers need to get over their aversion towards planting trees' by Ann Fitzgerald More...
28 August 2017
'Free events on forestry harvesting' by Steven Meyen More...
22 August 2017
'Ireland faces 'real challenges' in meeting its climate objectives - Naughten' by Margaret Donnelly More...
22 August 2017
'Teagasc in search for trees resistant to ash disease' by Claire Fox More...
6 August 2017
'Farmers demand Government publish names of those getting forestry payments' by Louise Hogan More...
29 July 2017
'Your questions answered on forestry - Eligibility, Basic Payment, maintenance and income issues' by Steven Meyen More...
25 July 2017
'Outsiders investing in forestry 'threat to fabric of rural life' claim farmers' by Louise Hogan More...
23 July 2017
'A premium opportunity: Why now is an ideal time for farmers to consider forestry' by Steven Meyen More...
20 June 2017
'Andrew Doyle to remain Minister of State at Department of Agriculture' by Philip Ryan and Niall O'Connor More...
11 June 2017
'New legislation introduces single licence for tree felling' by Steven Mayen More...
9 June 2017
'Forestry advice: Spruce trees are showing all the signs of damage from green aphids' by Steven Mayen More...
6 June 2017
'Forestry planting by non-farmers up 150pc' by Ciaran Moran and Claire Mc Cormack More...
31 May 2017
'Forestry investors continue to drive marginal land sales' by Louise Hogan More...
20 May 2017
'It's only a matter of time before there is another wild fire outbreak, farm leaders warn' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
17 May 2017
'Farmers 'will lose farm payments' if land burnt illegally' by Ciaran Moran More...
16 May 2017
'Did fear over forestry lead activists to start wildfires?' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
15 May 2017
'Government accused of negligence over gorse firess' by Barry Roche More...
15 May 2017
'Over €6m was spent by State tackling gorse fires in recent years' by Ciaran Moran More...
15 May 2017
'Man loses complaint that planned forestry would obstruct internet service' by Ciaran Moran More...
14 May 2017
'Agriculture committee unveil radical forestry CO2 proposals' by Sarah Collins More...
13 May 2017
'Coillte’s State dividend was small – but also perfectly formed' More...
11 May 2017
'Forestry is Brexit-prone' More...
8 May 2017
'Dry weather and vandalism behind recent forest fires which have caused millions in damage - Coilte' by Kathy Armstrong More...
8 May 2017
'Major forest fire in Galway threatens wind farm' by Fiona Gartland More...
7 May 2017
'Coillte's latest scheme offers an additional 20 years of forestry payments' by Martin O'Sullivan More...
30 April 2017
'Getting young trees off to a good start' by Steven Meyen More...
24 April 2017
'Gorse fire under control after sweeping across 350 acres in Cork' by Olivia Kelleher More...
23 April 2017
'Illegal fires across north Kerry and west Cork destroy forestry and nesting areas' More...
7 April 2017
'Wildfire alert as temperatures set to soar this weekend' by Ciaran Moran More...
4 April 2017
'€35m Hen Harrier scheme grounded by contract delays' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
2 April 2017
'See the strict Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) eligibility criteria forestry owners must meet' by Steven Meyen More...
31 March 2017
'Farmers' land have been sterilised to protect the Hen Harrier' by Margaret Donnelly More...
27 March 2017
'Devastating weekend for 'illegal' wild fires across Ireland' by Ciaran Moran More...
14 March 2017
'Plans for new financial supports to encourage farmers to grow energy crops' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
4 March 2017
'Forest fire hazards can be tamed by co-ordinated community approach' by Steven Meyen More...
1 March 2017
'Forestry discussion groups launched in the southwest' by Claire McCormack More...
28 February 2017
'Macra under fire on forestry 'bubble' claim' by Claire McCormack More...
25 February 2017
'Coillte halts plans for tree-felling in the Dublin mountains' by Harry McGee More...
21 February 2017
'Hunters should be brought in to cull up 50,000 deer in Wicklow - report' - Farming Independent Team More...
18 February 2017
'Bid to grow 'agroforestry' locally' - The Corkman More...
15 February 2017
'Analysis: New investment deal for forestry is welcome but the devil will be in the detail' by Joe Barry More...
14 February 2017
'Finnish investor's arrival will drive forestry land prices to €5,500/ac' - Farming Independent Team More...
12 February 2017
'Farmers won’t be able to compete with multinationals buying land for forestry' by Ciaran Moran More...
11 February 2017
'Over 7,000ha of forestry to be planted under Afforestation Programme this year' by Amy Forde More...
8 February 2017
'Ireland faces 'significant challenge' in meeting climate change target' by Sarah Collins More...
5 February 2017
'Irish forestry sector to double in size over the next 10 years' - Agriland More...
3 February 2017
'European Investment Bank confirms multi-million backing for Irish forestry' by Ciaran Moran More...
3 February 2017
'EIB announces two multi-million euro forestry investments' by Charlie Taylor More...
2 February 2017
'What are the priorities for forestry owners at different stages of the growth cycle' by Steven Meyen More...
31 January 2017
'Farmers must be paid on all land set aside under the Afforestation Scheme' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
29 January 2017
'Department to outline planned deer cull to Wicklow farmers' - Agriland More...
22 January 2017
'There's no way you can make money from beef these days' by Ken Whelan More...
22 January 2017
'Ireland's forestry sector contributes €2.3 billion to the Irish economy' - Agriland More...
19 January 2017
'Could this new tool help maximise returns for forest owners?' by Conor Finnerty More...
19 January 2017
'Doyle launches New Felling Guidance Tool to help maximise returns from Forestry' - Press Release More...
19 January 2017
'Irish forestry minister visits Glennon Brothers’ Fermoy mill' - Timber Trades Journal More...
14 January 2017
'We can't see wood for trees when it comes to thinnings' by Joe Barry More...
11 January 2017
'Tighter regulations a threat to forestry plantings target' by Claire Mc Cormack More...
10 January 2017
'Check out forestry options at dedicated clinics' by Steven Meyen More...
10 January 2017
'Land prices are on the floor in Connacht - only forestry securing the foundations' by Jim O'Brien More...
3 January 2017
'Teagasc introduces regular forestry advisory clinics for Co Leitrim' More...
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