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...
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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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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...
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...
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...
Forestry
SEEFA: Missing annual planting target 'now beyond doubt'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is now certain to miss its afforestation target this year, according...
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Forestry
SEEFA: Record week for afforestation licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 16 afforestation licences last week relating to over 150ha. This...
Forestry
43 forestry licences issued by DAFM in first week of July
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued just 43 forestry licences in the first week of July....
Forestry
Forestry hectares planted this year remains below 10% of target
The number of hectares planted this year to date has reached 716ha, which is just under 9% of the annual...
Forestry
Forestry Appeals Committee issued 101 decisions in 2023
The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) published 101 appeal decisions relating to 66 licence decisions last year. The FAC is an...
Forestry
'Some cause for optimism' with afforestation licensing - SEEFA
Afforestation licences for 526ac were issued during the month of May which marks a 20-month record, according to the Social,...
Forestry
Afforestation licences almost 60% behind target - SEEFA
Afforestation licences are running almost 60% where they need to be at this stage of the year, according to the...
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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
DAFM issued 38 afforestation licenses so far this year
A total of 38 afforestation licences were issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in the first...