Forestry
Harvard research suggests afforestation could slow climate change clock
New research from Harvard University in the US demonstrates that the UK would be able to sustain itself and help...
Forestry
Environment
Government increases access for landowners' woodland creation grants
From today, it will be easier for landowners to access Government grants for creating new woodland, Environment Minister Therese Coffey...
N.Ireland
How trees are solving farm problems in the Glens of Antrim
A five-year tree planting programme in the Glens of Antrim is aiming to build a more resilient landscape. More than...
Agri-Business
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards
The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...
Environment
Could this new tool help maximise returns for forest owners?
A new forestry tool has been released to help forest owners maximise returns from their forest, by the Department of Agriculture,...
Other
'Forestry returns have the potential to enhance farm financial fitness'
Possible forestry returns have the potential to enhance financial fitness on the farm, according to Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley. Speaking...
Environment
Don't undervalue your timber (Potential earnings of €25,000/ha)
Farmers are being warned not to undervalue their timber crop, with potential earnings at clearfell of up to €25,000/ha for Sitka...
Agri-Business
Coillte profits increase 64% on 2014 as debt drops
Coillte, Ireland’s largest forestry and land solutions company, has announced a 64% increase in profits for 2015 on the year previous...
Environment
Applications to plant 17,000ac of forestry received in last 8 months
Since opening for applications for financial approval under the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme in mid-September 2015, applications have been...
Environment
'Planting just uplands is not enough to combat carbon emissions'
Planting the upper lands of Ireland is not enough to combat Ireland’s carbon emissions when farmers on the lower lands...
Environment
Europe expected to plant 600,000ha of forestry to combat climate change
Investment in forestry over the next five years will have a big impact on the environment, as it will result...
Agri-Business
Forest Enterprise Limited rebrands to create Veon
Forest Enterprises Limited (FEL) has announced that the company will re-brand as Veon Limited, forming the first full-service private forestry...
Environment
Report says over 2.5m acres of land better suited to forestry than agriculture
A new report released today has identified 1.08m hectares of land currently used for agriculture that it says would be ‘better suited’...
Environment
Know how to risk assess a tree and how to operate a chainsaw properly?
Over the last five years, 12 people have suffered a fatal accident arising from the use of chainsaws or tree felling...
Agri-Business
Forestry planting programme opens for applications
Farmers and landowners can now apply for financial assistance under the forestry planting programme. Launching the programme, Minister Tom Hayes...
Environment
Love Christmas? Here's your chance to buy a Christmas tree farm
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a Christmas tree farm well now is your chance. A 100ha farm of predominantly Nordmann...
Environment
How to spot the signs of ash dieback
The number of ash dieback cases in Ireland continues to decrease year-on-year and there has been 26 new findings so...
Agri-Business
Coillte announces 46% growth in operating profit to €60.5m
Coillte has announced its annual results for 2014, with an operating profit of €60.5m, which is an increase of 46%...
