News - Forestry
Local TD calls for Taoiseach to intervene in forestry sector crisis
The price of timber is currently at an all-time high due to the issues surrounding the felling licenses.
Aug 4, 2021 14:00
Leitrim forest cover dropped by almost a half last year
While Leitrim and Roscommon recorded a drop, Longford's forestry doubled.
Jul 12, 2021 08:47
Forestry companies called on to clean illegal dumping at plantations
There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear
Mar 23, 2021 12:53
Over 14,000 trees are set to be planted outside Carrick-on-Shannon landbank under government scheme
An Irish Rail landbank just outside Carrick on Shannon is to be the first site to be planted with over 14,000 trees under the "
Sep 27, 2020 12:20
12,000 jobs could be lost in the forestry sector claims Roscommon-Galway TD.
Sep 20, 2020 08:42
A public consultation process is underway by the Department of Agriculture regarding forestry.
People with concerns over the method by which plans for forestry are granted are being urged to engage with the Department of Agriculture. A public
Aug 9, 2020 09:49
Forestry Minister says scope to broaden type of trees planted nationally
The Minister with responsibility for Forestry says there is scope to broaden the range of trees planted in Ireland. Pippa Hackett says a new portal
Aug 4, 2020 15:42Shannonside Newsletter
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