Locals raised concerns last week after claims a digger was used to tear the branches off trees lining the road rather than cutting them properly.

The government is to canvass the public's thoughts on forestry as part of a new national programme.

They hope to come to an agreement on felling plans and management.

Minister McConalogue says farmers’ incomes could actually increase under plans to cut emissions

The Save Leitrim group feel Heritage Week should reflect more of what has been lost df due to government policies

The price of timber is currently at an all-time high due to the issues surrounding the felling licenses.

While Leitrim and Roscommon recorded a drop, Longford's forestry doubled.

There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear