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Beech revisited as woodland and timber tree
Donal Magner
Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale to highlight aesthetic, functional and acoustic qualities of Irish grown beech, writes Donal Magner
Beech revisited as woodland and timber tree
Disappointment as forestry allocation cut by 17% to €91m
2 October 2024 Forestry
Disappointment as forestry allocation cut by 17% to €91m
Leaders in the forestry industry have described the move to cut the forestry budget as "deeply disappointing".
Log prices stable for first half of year
25 September 2024 Forestry
Log prices stable for first half of year
Small to medium prices strong while large sawlog prices (€55 – €60/m3) are expected to increase due to the suspension of Scottish log imports, writes Donal Magner.
Rising deer population a big issue for Mayo farmers
The INHFA has also called for greater stakeholder involvement from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Department of Agriculture and forestry companies in a planned cull.
25 September 2024 News
Trees take centre at Wexford's new woodland show
There is something for everyone over the two days, including woodland talks, information stands, machinery, equipment, demonstrations, artisan craft and food stands, family activities and music.
25 September 2024 Forestry
Deer numbers ‘exploding’ in Mayo
The Irish deer strategy group has recommended a further extension to the deer hunting season to help control numbers.
25 September 2024 News
Why a timber sales agreement and forest certification are important
Donal Whelan outlines the benefits of the ITGA template tree sales agreement for growers and the need to plan for forest certification.
22 September 2024 Forestry
Examining climate-resilient reforestation
Three new climate resilient reforestation schemes provide grants and seven annual premiums for continuous cover, native and biodiverse forests, writes Donal Magner .
21 September 2024 Forestry
Cautious optimism for 2024-25 afforestation
Recent improved planting licences welcomed if they can be maintained, writes Donal Magner.
21 September 2024 Forestry
Now is the time to test private log supply
The extent of log imports may have been exaggerated in recent years as the debate on the risk of spruce bark beetle infestation heightened.
18 September 2024 Forestry
Establishing forests with diversity for long-term CCF management
Sean Hoskins and Olive Leavy examine continuous cover forestry (CCF) principles in the approach to forest management.
18 September 2024 Forestry
Slieve Bloom first nature project under new Coillte-NPWS collaboration
The new agreement between the NPWS and Coillte aims to have greater collaboration in the delivery of biodiversity and nature projects.
18 September 2024 Forestry