Postponement of National Tree Week 2020
Update
Following the guidelines as laid out by the HSE in relation to COVID-19 specifically regarding social distancing, the Tree Council of Ireland, in partnership...
Winner of 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced
Teagasc welcomes the announcement by the Royal Dublin Society that the winner of the 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award is Cavan farmer Cathal...
Talking Timber 2018: where forest owners meet timber buyers
Two timber marketing days, “Talking Timber” are being organised by Teagasc to take place this month. Forest owners will have the opportunity to meet...
Strong financial and operational performance for Coillte in 2019 despite challenges
Zero net debt achieved in 2019
Revenues of €327.4m and EBITDA of €102.8m
22 million trees planted across 9,000 hectares of restocked forest
Coillte,...
There are many factors to consider when planting trees to combat climate change
It is estimated that more than 5,000 billion trees existed on Earth up to two centuries ago. Over the past 200 years alone, some...
Teagasc marks International Day of the Forests
Today, Thursday, 21 March is ‘International Day of Forests’ and Teagasc are highlighting the multiple benefits of well-sited and sustainably managed forests and woodlands,...
Minister Hackett encourages the support of local producers by purchasing a real Irish Christmas...
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has encouraged the purchase of a real Irish Christmas...
Applications for RDS forestry awards close this week
The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards competition is currently accepting applications for the 2017 awards – however, those interested in entering must inform the...
COVID-19 – Support and guidance
The outbreak of COVID-19 has challenged all of us as individuals, as a society and as businesses and employers. There are weeks and potentially...
Public consultation open on Coillte’s strategic vision for future forest estate
Coillte has commenced public consultation on its strategic vision for its future forest estate
Coillte’s new and ambitious vision aims to sustainably balance and deliver...