Windblow

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

The scale of storm damage continues to challenge the forestry sector, with revised estimates suggesting windblown timber clearance could extend into 2028.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

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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

Department in dark on forest windblow costs

Department in dark on forest windblow costs

NEWS 31 May 2026

Just one application approved for windblow supports

Just one application approved for windblow supports

Just one application approved for windblow supports

NEWS 27 May 2026

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

NEWS 19 February 2026

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No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

Tom O’Brien’s 13ac of forestry in Co Galway was knocked last year during the storm and remains in the same condition now.

NEWS 1 January 1970

€55m replanting grant for storm-damaged forestry confirmed

€55m replanting grant for storm-damaged forestry confirmed

A rate of €3,858/ha will be available for mixed high forests with Sitka spruce and coniferous high forests. This increases to €5,421/ha for continuous cover forestry.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Just 15% of Coillte's windblown forests harvested to date

Just 15% of Coillte's windblown forests harvested to date

The State forestry company maintained that harvesting the 14,500ha of damaged plantations will take until 2027.

NEWS 1 January 1970

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

Legislation has been brought before cabinet that would place a responsibility on forestry owners to maintain power line corridors, the IFA has said.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with forestry contractor Des Langan, as he was tackling windblown forests. He spoke about the current state of the sector and his new Komatsu 931xc harvester.

FARM MACHINERY 1 January 1970

Grant scheme of up to €48m for forestry replanting expected

Grant scheme of up to €48m for forestry replanting expected

The replanting grant will be set at very close to the levels currently available in the forestry programme, or close to €3,858/ha.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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