Forestry
SEEFA hoping for 'sustained momentum' on forestry with new govt
The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) said it hopes to see “sustained momentum” on forestry under...
Afforestation
Forestry
DAFM issues 19 afforestation licences since start of year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 19 afforestation licences since the start of this year....
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Forestry
Just transition for farmers 'crucial' to forestry - Trinity researcher
A graduate of Trinity College Dublin who has completed a research thesis on forestry has called for a “just transition”...
Forestry
Afforestation licensing rises in the run up to Christmas
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an increased number (19) of afforestation licences in the...
Forestry
SEEFA urges next minister to address forestry licensing
The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has again hit out at the lack of consistency in...
Forestry
Number of afforestation licences issued picks up
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 18 afforestation licences in the week ending on Friday,...
Forestry
1,651ha of new forestry planted in 2023 - report
1,651ha of new forestry was planted in Ireland in 2023, which is well below the current target of 8,000ha/year set...
Forestry
Last week was 'poor' for afforestation - SEEFA
The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has said that last week was poor in terms of...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Forestry
Mixed results for forestry licensing in October - SEEFA
The month of October delivered mixed results for forestry licensing in Ireland, according to the Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry...
Forestry
SEEFA: Decline in forestry licences 'cause for concern'
The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has voiced its concern at a decline in the number...
Rural Life
Documentary follows transformation from farm to forest in Roscommon
A documentary film, The Forest Midwife, which follows the transformation of a farm in Corry, Co. Roscommon into a forest...
Forestry
Over €58m spent on forestry supports so far this year - minister
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has spent over €58.2 million so far this year on delivering...
Forestry
Annual forestry planting target set to be missed by 80% - SEEFA
Forestry planting levels have yet to gain any momentum from the improvement in afforestation licensing, according to the Social, Economic...
Forestry
SEEFA: Licensing improvements make afforestation more attractive
Recent improvements in licensing are making afforestation more attractive to landowners, according to the Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Forestry
Increased licence output 'must translate to more planting' - SEEFA
The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has said the recent “uptick” in afforestation licences “must now...
Forestry
SEEFA welcomes 'real level consistency' in afforestation licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 20 afforestation licences, relating to 132ha of new planting, in...
Forestry
SEEFA: Afforestation licensing continues to improve
Last week, 182ha were licensed for afforestation, marking the second consecutive week that DAFM has met the “minimum target pace”....
Forestry
SEEFA: Forestry planting rate remains 'far from' annual target
The rate at which forestry is being planted remains “far from” Ireland’s annual target, according to the Social, Economic and...