N.Ireland
The scope of international carbon markets continues to expand with the potential of forestry increasingly recognised in this context.
Forestry
A recently formed group is developing a certification and validation system for carbon removals from forestry for farmers.
Environment
A Leitrim farmer has said that carbon sequestration can be managed effectively by planting to appropriate tree species to land type.
Agri Politics
Concerns regarding "whispers" that it will soon be mandatory for farmers to plant forestry on their land were voiced by Michael Fitzmaurice.
Ireland's afforestation targets have received a significant help due to a new investment by Microsoft to help fund 137ha of forestry.