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Choosing the right forestry scheme and the right species

Farmers have a variety of schemes and species to choose from when establishing a forest but know your objective from the outset, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 21 September 2025

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Planting native trees on the uplands

Planting native trees on the uplands

FORESTRY 20 September 2025

Planning windblow, from harvesting and sale to replanting

Planning windblow, from harvesting and sale to replanting

FORESTRY 20 September 2025

Safeguarding forests and their owners

Safeguarding forests and their owners

Safeguarding forests and their owners

FORESTRY 17 September 2025

Secure payments, strengthen timber trade and ensure confidence with clear sales

Secure payments, strengthen timber trade and ensure confidence with clear sales

Secure payments, strengthen timber trade and ensure confidence with clear sales

FORESTRY 17 September 2025

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Why I’m putting my full weight behind forestry

Why I’m putting my full weight behind forestry

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae outlines his commitment to making sure the positive story of forestry is heard loud and clear.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

Timber sales and marketing challenge

Timber sales and marketing challenge

ITGA is working with other parties in the supply chain to improve roundwood sales systems, writes ITGA’s Donal Whelan.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

What shall we do with the timber?

What shall we do with the timber?

A strategic approach to timber marketing to facilitate orderly sales and harvesting can maximise the value of blown timber, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn

Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn

Now that we have an estimate of the scale of the problem, we can begin looking at options, including a Reconstitution Scheme, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

Teagasc supporting growers with windblow

Teagasc supporting growers with windblow

Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, writes Teagasc’s John Casey.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

Windblown strategy a priority

Windblown strategy a priority

While natural disasters can occur anywhere and anytime, the level of preparedness by countries and societies plays a crucial role in mitigating their impact, says European Parliament.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

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Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets

Farmers have always been susceptible to shifting market prices, changing policies, and unpredictable weather. These external factors constantly reshape the financial landscape.

Managing Farm Finances in shifting markets