Forestry

Felling Trees – Do you need a license?

Felling trees in Ireland is regulated under the Forestry Act 2014, which states that trees cannot be cut down without obtaining a felling license from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While there are exemptions to this rule, under the current legislation a license is required in order to fell any tree. Padraic O’Leary tells us more.
10 April 2026

‘A no-brainer’: Brian Nicholson’s agroforestry journey

Brian Nicholson sees agroforestry as a positive addition to his farm. In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor, and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, expand on some of the benefits.
10 April 2026

Forestry Road Map 2030

An overview of Ireland’s forestry sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
5 April 2026

Ash dieback: Options and support for farmers

Farmers with ash plantations affected by ash dieback have access to a number of current options and supports. Some are even finding new opportunities. Padraic O’Leary & Jonathan Spazzi, Forestry Development Officers, tell us more.
3 April 2026

Navigating the Teagasc Forestry Roadmap: Mobilising Ireland’s Timber Potential

Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department joins Róisín McManus and Deirdre Glynn on this episode of the Environment Edge podcast to discuss ‘Navigating the Teagasc Forestry Roadmap: Mobilising Ireland’s Timber Potential’.
22 March 2026

Reforestation After Storm Damage Demonstration, Mountbellew College, March 26

Teagasc, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, invite you to our next event demonstrating Reforestation After Storm Damage. This event will take place at Mountbellew, Co. Galway on Thursday next, March 26.
20 March 2026

BroadGen – assessing the genetic diversity and resilience of four native broadleaf tree species in Ireland

The BroadGen project, has focused on improving our understanding of the genetic diversity, growth performance and disease tolerance of ash, alder, silver birch and downy birch, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, Jie Huang and Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer, tells us more.
20 March 2026

Join our upcoming close-to-nature forest management workshops

Jonathan Spazzi, Forestry Development Officer, and Frances McHugh, Forestry Communications and Digital Media Specialist, tell us about a series of upcoming forest management workshops, integrating biodiversity and production.
16 March 2026

Changes to Forestry Programme merit a fresh look at forestry

The Teagasc Forestry Development Department very much welcomes the results of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027. The ambition of the review was to examine any potential to improve existing forestry schemes and measures, and also consider other areas such as improvements to communications and training.
11 March 2026

Building resilient forests for a changing climate

Ireland’s forests are facing growing pressure from severe storms. In recent years, we have seen just how destructive extreme wind events can be. Thousands of hectares have been damaged. For many forest owners, the impact has been both financial and emotional.
11 March 2026