Person: Nuala Ní Fhlatharta

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Satellite images reveal devastating impact of wildfires

Satellite images taken by the European Space Agency have revealed the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Wicklow.

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Landowners learn of rich returns from mature hardwood

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Teagasc outlines profit advice for forest owners

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Forestry has stacks of ambition

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Forest scheme target is 43,000 hectares of new planting

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Teagasc increases forestry advice clinics as farmer interest soars

Soaring interest in tree planting has seen almost 700 landowners seeking advice at Teagasc’s forestry clinics.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

Teagasc clinics for those thinking of entering forestry

A nationwide series of 39 forestry advisory clinics for people who are considering forestry, or who are existing forest owners, has been organised by Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Forestry seminar identifies wood from the trees

Over 500 forest owners attended the recent timber marketing events organised by Teagasc in counties Limerick and Leitrim, aimed at those who have forests approaching the thinning stage.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Huge interest in farm forestry

Most of the 600 landowners who attended Teagasc forestry clinics countrywide in recent weeks are considering on-farm planting.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

Teagasc advises on forestry thinning to achieve peak prices

STRATEGIC thinning of forestry plantations gives farmers greater flexibility to sell at peak prices, according to Teagasc experts hosting a nationwide series of advisory workshops next week.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011

Forestry opportunities explored

THE opportunities for farmers in forestry will be examined at a major Teagasc-Coford conference in Tullamore, Co Offaly, next Wednesday.

Fri, 30 May, 2008

Forestry grants boost farm income

FARMERS who have planted grant-aided forestry on their farm have a higher income, according to Teagasc.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2008

Teagasc to appoint forestry economist

TEAGASC, the agricultural development, advisory and research authority, is planning to appoint an economist to examine the returns from forestry.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2007

Tree planting can pay dividends

Ireland: The financial difference between a well managed crop destined for the furniture market and a poorly managed crop suitable only for firewood can be greater than €20,000 per hectare, according to Teagasc.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005