Funds to be delivered through new Forestry Programme Premiums for planting trees to be increased by between 46% and 66% and extended to 20 years for farmers. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett,...
Radical changes are needed for the next National Forestry Programme to be a success, according to Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey. The Midlands North-West MEP has said a more effective grant system that incentivises farmers, and major reform to licencing rules must be...
New report highlights the need for an 18,000ha afforestation programme to deliver forestry and climate goals by mid-century. Source:https://www.farmersjournal.ie/agriculture-needs-forestry-to-reach-carbon-neutrality-report-720661
Donal Magner looks at the role of forestry in climate change mitigation. Source: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/forestry-development-agency-is-a-step-towards-a-viable-afforestation-programme-723667
“We are currently finalising a new forest strategy and a new forestry programme for Ireland,” Minister Hackett said. Source: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/forestry-allocation-increased-to-112m-in-budget-725526
A Shared National Vision for trees, woods and forests in Ireland until 2050 has been published by Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett today (Monday, September 12). The visionary document calls for “the right trees in the right places for...
