N.Ireland
Carbon markets continue to expand but call for regulation
The scope of international carbon markets continues to expand with the potential of forestry increasingly recognised in this context. However,...
Forestry Carbon
Forestry
Group developing carbon-removal system for farm forestry
A recently formed group of farmers, academics and legal experts is currently developing a certification and validation system for carbon...
Environment
'Native species have a higher capacity to sequester carbon'
A Leitrim farmer has indicated this week that carbon sequestration can be managed effectively by planting appropriate tree species to...
Agri Politics
Concerns raised on 'mandatory farm forestry whispers'
Concerns regarding whispers from sources close to Government that it will soon be mandatory for farmers to plant some forestry...
Environment
Microsoft backs new afforestation initiative
Ireland’s afforestation targets have received a significant boost due to a new investment by Microsoft – namely the Irish Forest Creation...