This is a press release from the European Commission 15 June 2011 Ireland has third lowest percentage of land covered by forests in Europe International Year of Forests 2011 Only 12% of the land area of Ireland (or 789,000 hectares) is covered by forest, the third lowest in Europe along with the…
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has set out his medium term priorities in the areas of economic activity for which he is responsible. Forestry, horticulture and the greyhound industry, combined, generate economic activity worth €2.5…
Irish Forestry, Woodland and Bio Energy Show A Big Success – Birr 6 & 7 May The first National Forestry Show since 1997 went off very successfully last weekend. Over 5,000 people attended and despite some heavy showers on the Friday the site stood up well to the elements. Organiser…
Guard your investments in woodland For trees planted in small groups, guards ensure plants are fully protected from rabbits, hares and vegetation smothering - until they are well established By Joe Barry Tuesday March 29 2011 I wrote recently about the difficulties of protecting trees from rabbit…
Ash Dieback Confirmed in 384 Plantations Since 2012
Ash dieback is now rampant with confirmations in every…
New Felling Act 2014 is now Law.
DOYLE ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF FORESTRY ACT, 2014…
Red Status Fire Alert Until May 8
Fire Danger Notice 08 of 2017 Issue date: 02…
