Forestry

Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

The Avondale conference looks to Ireland and Europe in exploring the role of forests and forest products in mitigating climate change.

FORESTRY 28 October 2026

Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

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Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

Seasonal timber harvesting ban may be on the cards to protect birds

NEWS 28 October 2026

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

Weakened forestry market forces Ponsse into temporary layoffs

NEWS 28 October 2026

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

New forest planting falls 22% as industry says funding is not the main problem

FORESTRY 14 October 2026

Forestry budget rises by €3.26m as industry questions claims of progress

Forestry budget rises by €3.26m as industry questions claims of progress

Forestry budget rises by €3.26m as industry questions claims of progress

FORESTRY 7 October 2026

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Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Not opting for afforestation is a rational decision by farmers 'when commitments are irreversible and uncertainty is high', maintains TCD study

FORESTRY 30 September 2026

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Good silviculture, timely thinning and advance planning for harvesting are key to improving returns from privately owned forests, attendees at the Teagasc Talking Timber event were told.

FORESTRY 2 September 2026

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

Forecasting annual future timber supply for a viable Irish forestry sector is estimated at 10m m³ from 1.2m ha of forests. But is that enough and is it achievable, asks Donal Magner

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Afforestation increased by more than 950ha in 2025, with Roscommon recording the highest level of planting in the country.

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

The Department has published the Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026, which outlines key figures such as the total forest area in Ireland and afforestation figures.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Public support strong for forestry

Public support strong for forestry

While 89% of public believe that planting more forests will help Ireland meet climate targets, government support for forestry is less certain as land use review published.

FORESTRY 12 August 2026

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