Forest Industries Ireland has said more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into Ireland to speed up the harvesting of storm damaged forests.
This brings the total to more than 70 harvesting machines working on wind blow sites in Ireland.
In January, Storm Eowyn brought down over 26,000 hectares of forestry - more than two years' supply of wood.
Irish timber processors are now saying that they should be able to work through the majority of this wind-blown timber within the next 18 months.
"We are fortunate to have Europe’s largest timber importer on our doorstep," said Mark McAuley, Director of Forest Industries Ireland.
"In fact, the UK is the second largest importer of sawn timber products in the whole world.
"Ireland's timber processors are now stepping up their production in line with the increased supply of sawlog stemming from storm Eowyn," he added.
Mr McAuley said the Irish industry has the capacity to cope with the post-storm situation, and to process and market the increased supply of timber.
"It is vital for the future of Ireland's forestry sector that the best possible outcome is delivered for forest owners impacted by the storm.
"A well planned and measured approach to timber harvesting and marketing will help to deliver this," he added.
