Forestry
SEEFA said that 2025 has shown how effective forestry promotion can be when it is visible, practical, and delivered through trusted channels.
Well-managed and maintained forests will "contribute to flood mitigation", Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has said.
Environment
With its glossy green foliage and radiant red berries, holly is one of Ireland's most familiar and easily recognisable native trees.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is looking to take on archaeologists to work in its Forest Service.
The European Commission has welcomed the final vote by the European Parliament and the EU Council...
A new report has been published on demand estimates for forest tree seed and plants for the period to 2035.
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae is encouraging any organisation with "even a small parcel of land" to consider planting trees.
Rural Life
A public consultation process has been launched on the draft Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy 2026-2030.
The newly-appointed National Forest Certification Board has held its first meeting.
Nature restoration charity, Hometree, has launched a native woodland project on the Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry.
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There was a "great growth season" for Christmas trees this year, growers and customers will be glad...
A new chairperson has been appointed to the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC).
Agri-Business
Minister Michael Healy-Rae is calling on the Irish public to buy homegrown Christmas trees this festive season.
The Social Economic Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has welcomed a new wind-blow reconstitution scheme.
Minister Heydon and Minister Healy-Rae have announced a reconstitution scheme for forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn.
Agri Politics
The EU's first law on soil monitoring and resilience enters into force on December 16. "A huge milestone," says EU.
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming...
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming days, the FCI conference heard today.
A training programme focused on operating machinery has been launched by the Association of Farm...
A training programme focused on operating machinery has been launched by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) welcomes the purchase of forestry land beside the Glen of the Downs nature reserve.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has committed to paying €1,200 for...
