News - Forestry
Local Councillor calls for clarity on ESB plans for future storms
Brendan Barry has called on Minister responsible for the forest service to explain what has been done to protect electricity lines from falling trees.
Feb 21, 2024 13:50
Funding announced to promote local forestry projects
Over €101,000 has been ringfenced for a Woodland Festival in Leitrim titled 'Come See the Wood from the Trees'.
Nov 29, 2023 14:49
Concern over low afforestation levels among local saw mills
There is concern over the current level of planting
Jun 15, 2023 13:40
Local councillor renews call for deer controls following public consultation
There's currently no census of the animals in Ireland, but it's estimated 55 thousand of the animals were shot dead last year.
May 8, 2023 17:35
Nearly 400 hectares of land is forestry in the Shannonside region
The CSO data shows 69 hectares broken down into 49 of broadleaf and 23 hectares of coniferous trees.
Apr 18, 2023 13:14
Construction of deer proof fencing requirement needed under new forestry license - Leitrim Councillor
This is leading to a risk of life, with Councillor Dolan stating it is a matter of time before there is a fatality from a deer strike.
Nov 27, 2022 10:41
Longford senator urges clarity of forestry payments for local landowners
The Senator is calling for clarity on when people can expect payments.
Oct 26, 2022 09:27
Local voices contribute to public consultation on forestry and plantations
The Government sought opinions from many different people about the future of forestry.
Sep 15, 2022 13:48
Almost 200 forestry felling licences awaiting approval locally
Leitrim has the highest figure in the region.
Jun 2, 2022 08:17
CSO finds level of afforestation in Roscommon last year 'significant'
Several hundred football fields of new forestry was planted in Roscommon last year.
Apr 27, 2022 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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