New full-colour book highlights Ireland’s native woodlands – Ministers Humphreys and Doyle
A new full-colour book entitled Management Guidelines for Ireland’s Native Woodlands has recently been launched by Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD,...
80% fall in visits to Coillte forests since enhanced COVID-19 restrictions put in place
Some Coillte recreational forests see a 99% reduction in visitor numbers.
Coillte thanks members of the public and asks that they continue to...
RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
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The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards are Ireland’s national forestry awards. They recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners who are...
TEAGASC Safety Seminar – Felling trees Safely
A Safety Seminar entitled ‘Felling your trees Safely’ will take place on Thursday, 11th October at Teagasc Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway. The seminar is...
Minister Hackett announces launch of new public portal for Forestry Licencing
The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has today announced the launch of a new public...
Minister Heydon launches new Chainsaw Safety Video
A new chainsaw safety video officially launched today, Wednesday 18 October, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
The National Parks and Wildlife Service teams up with Coillte to tackle wildfires using...
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Coillte to join forces to combat the spread of wildfires on open land and in...
Minister welcomes publication of the 2021 Forestry Appeals Committee Report
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has welcomed the publication of the 2021 Forestry...
Doyle welcomes Budget 2018 allocation for Forestry, Horticulture, Organics and Greyhound Sectors
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Andrew Doyle T.D., has today welcomed the allocation in Budget 2018.
Expenditure...
Another forest fire last night diverts emergency services from focusing on COVID-19
Leitrim forest fire is the latest incident over the last few days.
Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other...