Forestry
Coillte received permission to afforest 61ha in 2023
Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company received permission to afforest just over 61ha in 2023, recent figures have shown. Under Coillte’s...
Coillte
Forestry
DAFM forestry licensing backlog 'major concern' for timber industry
The departmental forestry licensing backlog has caused “major concern” for stock supply for those in the timber business, according to...
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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
Minister asked to appoint 'investigators' to examine complaints against Coillte
The minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been asked by a fellow Fianna Fáil TD if he will...
Forestry
Private felling licence decisions took twice as long as Coillte
The average waiting time for private felling licence decisions in 2022 was more twice the waiting time for Coillte applications....
Forestry
Ireland should be 'self-sufficient' for timber - Coillte CEO
Ireland needs to move away from using carbon-intensive materials and move towards more sustainable materials, such as timber, to address...
Rural Life
Farmers and rural communities invited to Green Ribbon walks
Farmers and rural communities around the country are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Green Ribbon walks. The...
Environment
Coillte investigating deliberate uprooting of saplings
In Co. Letrim, ‘local campaigners’ and ‘climate activists’ allegedly engaged in the pulling up of tree saplings from Coillte peatland....
Rural Life
Coillte gets €3m to develop forests & facilities
Funding of €3 million has been announced to develop more than 300 forest parks and upgrade outdoor amenities on Coillte-owned...
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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
Forestry is in a state of 'crisis' - Boyhan
Irish forestry is in a “state of crisis and the sector is losing confidence,” Senator Victor Boyhan has warned. The...
Agri-Business
Vet school discussions at agri committee continue
The establishment of a second vet school in Ireland and farm partnerships with Coillte will be discussed by TDs and...
Rural Life
'Louth Council is not cooperating' over commonage land - cllr
Louth County Council has been accused of “not cooperating” in relation to issues which have arisen over commonage land by...
Forestry
Coillte wants to 'support' creation of new homes
Ireland has an opportunity to be at the “cutting edge of the next timber building revolution,” the managing director of...
Forestry
Coillte reports pre-tax profits of €122 million in 2022
Semi-state forestry company Coillte has reported pre-tax profits of €122 million on a turnover of €478 million last year, which...
Agri-Business
EIB would 'welcome' Irish forestry projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has said it would “welcome applications for forestry projects in Ireland” and has highlighted previous...
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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
IFA moves to 'clarify' extent of engagement with Coillte
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has sought to “clarify” the extent of the engagement it has had with Coillte in...
Forestry
Coillte engaging with IFA to support farmers with afforestation
Coillte has said that it is engaging with the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to support farmers with afforestation. Representatives from...
Forestry
Video: Save our Forests Alliance protests at Coillte HQ
The newly established Save Our Forests Alliance, which is comprised of a number of rural and farming organisations, staged a...
Forestry
Protest to take place at Coillte HQ
A protest is planned outside Coillte headquarters in Co. Wicklow later this week, over plans by the company for a...