NEWS
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€1.3 billion announced for new Forestry Supports
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 needed for next Forestry Programme – MEP
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...
Agriculture needs forestry to reach carbon neutrality – report
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
Post Forestry development agency is a step towards a viable afforestation programme
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
Forestry allocation increased to €112m in budget
"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
Minister Hackett publishes Shared National Vision for Forestry 2050
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...
National Ploughing Championships 2018
We are set up and ready to go for this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Call to our stand at Block No: 3, ROW No: 4, Stand No: 108 where one of our experienced foresters would be happy to talk to you about our forestry services. Looking forward to seeing you...
National Ploughing Championships 2019
Community Spirit!
Our forester, Con Noonan, donating 100 trees to Paul Cosgrove, along with his son TJ and grandson Zakk Rían McKenna for the Duagh Community Project.
Proudly Sponsored by The Forestry Company
Our Forester Éamonn O’Curraoin donating & planting trees for Tulla Athletic Club in Co. Clare. Also pictured are additional sponsors John Slattery and Keith McInerney.
Woodland Environmental Fund – Co. Cavan
Our foresters Aidan McCann & Conor Daly were delighted to show Minister Pippa Hackett & Minister Charlie McConalogue the ropes today before planting commences at this WEF (Woodland Environmental Fund) site in Co. Cavan. (Funded by the Department of Agriculture...