Coillte’s Curragh Chase forest park successful at RDS forestry awards
Coillte’s Curragh Chase forest park was voted the winner of the National RDS forestry awards under the Multipurpose Forestry category.
The Multipurpose Forestry category is...
Coillte to begin works on €8 million re-development plan for Avondale Forest Park in...
Coillte, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, will commence works to re-develop Avondale Forest Park into a state-of-the-art visitor destination later this year.
In total €8...
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...
2019/20 RDS Forest and Woodland Awards launched
2019/20 Irish Forestry Awards closing date approaching
Three prize categories cover all forestry purposes
Awards part of RDS Spring Awards – celebration of...
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...
Ash Breeding for Tolerance to Dieback Disease in Ireland
European common ash (Fraxinus excelsior; Irish: Fuinseóg) is one of the most important native broadleaf tree species of our hedgerows and traditional woodlands. The...
Broadcaster Helen Carroll to chair deliberative dialogue on forestry
Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced that broadcaster...
Coillte Statement ~ Responsible use of our forests during Covid-19
The Taoiseach has announced 2 changes to the restrictions put in place to protect us all from the spread of COVID-19 that will come into effect...
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...
Minster Hackett Announces Payment of €29.5 million to forest owners
The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett has announced the commencement of the 2021...