N.Ireland
Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’
One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
Forestry
Agri-Business
Smart Forestry control systems from Kronos
Kronos started life as small smithy situated in the the west of Finland, shoeing horses and helping local farmers fix...
N.Ireland
Poots reopens forestry grant schemes for 2022
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced the next stage of the ‘Forests for Our...
Forestry
Woodland projects in England receive £6m from government
A range of woodland projects across England have received £6 million from the Trees Call to Action Fund to help...
Forestry
Defra and FC open £5.8m tree-health laboratory
A state-of-the art laboratory that will conduct research into tree pests and diseases has been officially opened today (Friday, May...
Schemes
New requirement for forestry sector on tree souring
A new requirement for the forestry sector will be piloted to combat the threat from pests and diseases and further...
N.Ireland
Carbon markets continue to expand but call for regulation
The scope of international carbon markets continues to expand with the potential of forestry increasingly recognised in this context. However,...
N.Ireland
Calls for a review of Northern Ireland’s Forest Service
A leading forester has called for Northern Ireland's Forest Service to be reviewed, as a matter of priority. Premier Woodlands...
Forestry
Further measures introduced to stop bark beetle pest spreading
The Forestry Commission has introduced further control measures to prevent the spread of the larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle...
Forestry
Concern at delays in processing forestry applications in NI
Premier Woodlands’ managing director, John Hetherington, has expressed frustration at the time its taking the Forest Service in Northern Ireland...
Forestry
New report shows a record-breaking year for the forestry market
The forestry market has seen a record-breaking year, with average values more than double what they were three years ago...
Forestry
New £6 million fund aims to increase woodland cover and create jobs
A new fund of £6 million that aims to create jobs, improve access to nature across the country and increase...
Environment
Research: Commercial forestry could deliver 269% more climate mitigation
A new study involving researchers at University of Limerick (UL) has highlighted the role that the planting of new commercial...
Environment
MLAs seek Assembly action over NI’s ‘woodland scarcity’
SDLP MLAs have called for action to repair Northern Ireland’s woodland after a report published this week warned the UK's...
Forestry
Forestry England launches woodland creation scheme for landowners
A new woodland creation scheme from Forestry England, which offers rent to landowners including public bodies, environmental NGOs and farmers,...
Forestry
Forestry director given 11-year ban after fraudulently claiming £635,000
A Birmingham-based forestry director has been issued with an 11-year ban after fraudulently claiming £635,000 in government forestry grants. From...
Forestry
Northern Ireland’s forestry development sector in peril
Restrictions on the importation of young trees from Great Britain (GB) is putting Northern Ireland’s struggling forestry development programme at...
Forestry
Forestry values surge in 'astonishing' year for the sector
The forestry market has had an “astonishing year” with competitive bidding seeing average values rise significantly and the total value...
