Donal Magner

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Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Although afforestation is low, native species demand to rise while reforestation will be high in the coming years due to windblow.

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

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Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

FORESTRY 17 June 2026

Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

Calls for database to be set up for private windblow timber removals

OPINION 3 June 2026

iPLAN the key to forest certification

iPLAN the key to forest certification

iPLAN the key to forest certification

FORESTRY 3 June 2026

Our expanding recreation forests are waiting to be discovered

Our expanding recreation forests are waiting to be discovered

Our expanding recreation forests are waiting to be discovered

FORESTRY 13 May 2026

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RDS forestry winners finding common ground

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

Forestry category award winners from Leinster and Connacht reflect the theme of the two-day Finding Common Ground event, organised by the RDS.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

First quarter shows fall in afforestation

Afforestation well down on last year, but forest road construction and felling licences are up so sufficient approvals in the system to cover harvesting needs in the short-term.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

The cynics will say there are no votes in a 25-county constituency but the reaction of stakeholders we contacted was more of sorrow than anger about his abrupt departure.

OPINION 18 March 2026

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

Timber growers briefed on progress to achieve forest certification as the minister launches factsheets at GP Wood Sawmill, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Des O'Toole talks to Donal Magner on Sitka spruce in Ireland's construction industry.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Farmers
need clear signals on forestry goals

Farmers need clear signals on forestry goals

Commercial forestry programme essential if timber and timber products are to play a major role in timber frame construction and renewable energy, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

The Irish Sawmillers Guild (ISG) brings forest owners, small sawmillers, and woodworkers together to maximise hardwoods and 'minor conifers'.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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