Forestry
The risks associated with forestry "must be addressed to rebuild confidence in the sector", the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said.
A new report has evaluated the use of timber in construction and highlighted the ways in which the timber sector can potentially grow.
The Department of Agriculture and Coillte will host a conference focusing on increasing the use of homegrown timber in construction.
Minister Martin Heydon has launched the ‘Pioneering Research and Innovation for timber and wood-based products in Ireland’ report
Minister of State for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has stressed the importance of a good contract for forest owners impacted by windblow.
Teagasc recently launched a series of factsheets aimed at providing additional supports to forest owners who are selling timber.
A new report focused on timber has been published, making a number of recommendations to support...
A new 'action plan' to modernise the construction sector has recommended that the government support Timber in Construction Steering Group.
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has welcomed the discussion at the Forest Windblow Taskforce
Irish sawmills are set to increase capacity by 30% to clear damage caused by Storm Éowyn, according to Forest industries Ireland (FII).
A set of Teagasc Timber marketing factsheets aimed at providing further supports to forest owners who are selling timber have been launched.
The last winter in Ireland was marked by two fierce storms that led to a good deal of windfall in...
Machinery
Forestry is facing severe losses due to the damage caused by recent storms in Ireland, prompting McHale Plant Sales to offer long-term help
Agri Politics
Minister Healy-Rae has said that those being critical of his role are 'scaremongering' forestry owners, who are dealing with storm damage
Environment
A new report has highlighted best practices globally for using timber, with recommendations for use in Ireland
The absence of Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae and Minister Heydon from a forestry meeting in Leitrim has been slammed
The Irish Timber Growers Association (ITGA) forestry and timber yearbook for 2025 has been officially launched this week.
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett has launched two reports from the Timber in Construction Steering Group.
Forest Industries Ireland (FII), the Ibec representative body for the forestry and timber sectors, launched its general election manifesto.
Rural Life
Co. Galway has become the first Irish participant in a global timber conservation programme to sequester carbon.
The Irish Timber Growers Association (ITGA) has called for an "immediate mechanism" to facilitate carbon payments to farmers.
FII member companies have reported that they have had to walk away from 394 sites since January 2024 due to land restrictions.
Prices for timber have remained stable in the second quarter of the year, according to a forestry timber market survey by the IFA.
