Foresters seek compensation and action on ash dieback Forestry growers whose plantations have been hit by ash dieback disease in recent years have called for more Government support to help them clear their … Forestry • 25 Mar
Coillte chair explains partnership with investor fund Coillte representatives have explained the background to the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund and its link up with British asset managers Gresham House at a hearing … Forestry • 01 Mar
Forests now cover 11.6% of Irish land, new figures show The percentage of land in Ireland under forestry has reached 11.6%, according to figures compiled for the National Forest Inventory survey for the Department of … Ireland • 21 Feb
High Court asked to appoint liquidator to forestry firm The High Court has been asked to appoint a provisional liquidator to investigate the affairs of a Dublin-registered forestry company that is alleged to have … Business • 31 Jan
Coillte plans €30m dividend after record revenues Coillte has recommended a record €30m dividend to the Exchequer after recording its highest-ever level of revenue last year. Business • 29 Apr 22
Forestry group holds Dáil protest over licensing delays A newly formed group of people representing the forestry industry has protested outside the Dáil, over what it described as a "licensing scandal". Politics • 03 Nov 21
Red tape threatens forestry sector, says expert Poor communications and project management in the Department of Agriculture has led to difficulties in the forestry sector, according to a leading expert who has … Ireland • 25 Feb 21
More staff to deal with forestry licence applications Additional staff are to be drafted in at the Department of Agriculture to process forestry licence applications. Ireland • 02 Dec 20
Warning over lack of timber supplies for construction There has been a warning that domestic timber supplies for the construction sector will run out before the end of November with the loss of … Ireland • 05 Sep 20
Prime Time - Ryanair Disruption, Trees, Trump Are we facing endless travel disruption as planned Ryanair strikes continue? Are we planting the right kind of trees and enough of them? And the … Prime Time • 02 Aug 18
Coillte reports record earnings of €98.3m for 2016 Forestry company Coillte has announced record earnings of €98.3m for 2016, an increase of 10% on the previous year. Business • 11 May 17
Coillte reports strong profit growth for 2015 Forestry semi-state company Coillte has reported record results for last year as its dividend to the state rose by 25% to €5m. Business • 26 May 16
Coillte sees profits surge 46% in 2014 Forestry semi-State Coillte recorded a €60.5m operating profit for 2014, up 46% on the previous year. Business • 30 Jul 15
Half the world's forest species at risk, UN warns Half of the world's forest species are at risk from climate change and farming, the United Nations has warned. World • 03 Jun 14
82 confirmed cases of ash dieback in Ireland The Department of Agriculture has confirmed 82 cases of ash dieback disease in Ireland. News • 22 May 13
Ban on import of ash plants introduced The Department of Agriculture has introduced a ban on importing ash plants and seed to combat ash dieback disease. News • 30 Oct 12
