Glen o’ the Downs land at centre of campaign was previously sold by Coillte
NGOs and locals want Government to buy back land that State forestry company sold
Coillte
Two of State’s largest landowners sign co-operation deal on restoring nature
Coillte and National Parks and Wildlife Service agree framework to co-operate on conservation
Lough Carra: Multi-million euro project aims to improve lake’s water quality and raise conservation status
A €5m project would improve the conservation status of the orchid-rich grasslands, limestone pavements and cladium fens
‘Our purpose is to manage the State’s forests on behalf of the people of Ireland’
Coillte chief executive Imelda Hurley juggles climate goals, planting material for sustainable homes and developing a green rural economy
Restoring bogs is more complex than just removing trees
State-owned forestry body views stalled Connemara project as a pilot site for an ambitious plan to restore 30,000 hectares of bog along the west by 2050
More than 100 ESB staff received €200,000 severance deal each
Trade unions negotiated deal in relation to personnel who worked in power plants that were closing or being downsized
Forestry: The strong case for moving away from monoculture
An EPA-commissioned review identified a need for 875,000 more hectares of forest by 2050, or roughly 33,000ha per year. That’s more than double the area existing today
The green energy conundrum: Can developers and communities see eye to eye as Ireland tries to cut carbon?
Community suspicion creates obstacle to wind turbine construction: ‘It is putting profit and market before community and the environment’
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy join forces on plans for wind farm in Mayo
Proposed plant at Glenora could generate enough electricity to power 115,000 homes and construction could create up to 120 jobs, say developers
‘Willy Wonka’ makes hundreds of information requests to Department of Agriculture
30,000 environmental requests from ‘John Does’ costing department and Coillte significant resources
Cellnex considers €1bn exit from Irish market
Mobile phone tower operator owns telecoms assets originally developed by Coillte
Environmental rules hindering forest planting, warn industry figures
Problem threatens €1.3bn Government plan, says forestry industry
Judge warns applicants to avoid ‘do or die’ after wind farm challenge dismissed
Justice Richard Humphreys rules High Court challenge as one day too late
Greencoat signs long-term deal with FuturEnergy Ireland
Agreement will give Dublin-listed wind and solar energy group access to pipeline of onshore wind projects
Ireland’s native trees facing danger ‘from disease and threats to gene pool’
Coalition of more then 30 environmental groups says sending seeds abroad for germination is inherently dangerous
How much are we paying to bring the Ryder Cup to Adare Manor?
Any Other Business: RTE’s pension scheme; Conor Faughnan’s new gig; Ryanair’s social media team; Gresham House’s deal with Coillte
‘A small project of national significance’: Seamus Heaney benches added to Devil’s Glen walking trail
Benches inscribed with poetry in Wicklow forest first public project by students at TUD’s school of architecture, building and environment
Can timber-framed homes using Irish timber be part of solution to reduce carbon emissions?
‘80% of Irish timber is exported to other countries (mainly England) where much of it is used in timber framed buildings,’ construction expert says
‘Vermin shoot’ in State-owned woods could not be stopped despite objections, documents say
Hunters could have gained ‘squatter’s rights’ and proceeded uninsured, Coillte officials feared
Rising costs hit Coillte profits
State forestry company’s revenues hit record €479m but it saw demand easing in the second half of last year
Island of Woods: Michael Viney on Ireland’s complicated relationship with trees
Paul McMahon examines the problems with Irish forestry and possible alternatives
Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss calls for switch to more plant-based diet
Final report recommends review of forestry body Coillte over ‘conflict’ between business aims and biodiversity
Dogpatch launches 2050 sustainability programme to drive innovation
Programme will be open to start-ups located in Ireland and overseas
The right tree in the right place for the right reason
Why we need both fast-growing conifers for sustainable timber for construction and native woodlands to enhance biodiversity
Forests to provide timber for 1.4m homes by 2040
Republic is expanding wood production, says Government report
Bord Pleanála refuses Coillte planning permission for wind farm in Carlow
Appeals board says project contravenes county plan
SSE Renewables joins forces with ESB and Coillte on Mayo wind farm plan
Plant will produce enough electricity to power 83,000 homes, partners say
Half of Ireland’s forests in private ownership, figures show
Share of private forests in national forest estate has increased by more than 7.9 per cent since 2006, national forest inventory indicates
Semi-States paid dividends of almost €200m last year
Total may be exceeded with ESB likely to increase payout sharply on soaring profits
Michael McDowell: Ireland has real problem with getting things done
Vast gulf between planning and execution tarnishes the credibility of our democracy
Una Mullally: Who gets the carbon credits generated by Coillte’s controversial deal?
Privatisation of forestry raises serious questions about this increasingly valuable asset
Controversial forestry deal with investor funds unlikely to be repeated, says Minister
Deal between Coillte and Gresham House is binding and cannot be reversed, Charlie McConalogue says
Forestry deal with private investment fund ‘not preferred model’ for future, says Varadkar
Coillte facilitating ‘profiteering UK vulture funds’ which would worsen already dysfunctional forestry model, says Richard Boyd Barrett
Coillte deal with UK pension fund alarms Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss
Final report to be submitted to the Oireachtas in coming weeks
Tánaiste says no privatisation of public land after Coillte criticism
Proposed deal between Coillte and UK-based private investment fund Gresham House labelled a scandal in Dáil
Spectacular suspended walkway and 12-storey slide opens at Avondale Forest Park
President Higgins lauds ‘responsible tourism’ at €19m Beyond the Trees experience in Co Wicklow
A Dutch expert: ‘Irish bogs are extraordinarily valuable’
It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs
Another Life: Remaking our ‘neglected garden’ of nature conservation
Michael Viney: Welcome reform of the National Parks and Wildlife Service takes shape
Seán Quinn quarry access case adjourned after he fails to attend court
Businessman emailed to say short notice had prevented attendance
Surge in building material costs picking up pace, suppliers warn
War in Ukraine exacerbating soaring inflation of energy and materials such as steel
Should DAA get special treatment when it comes to paying State dividends?
Cantillon: Other semi-states such as Coillte and ESB pay large dues to the exchequer
Maternity leave for local politicians one of 34 new laws on Cabinet agenda
Raft of new legislation includes establishment of gambling regulator and PIAB reform
Coillte’s €2bn strategy proposes 22% increase in forestry
State agency targets climate goals and tourism while boosting supplies for residential construction
Zipit’s €2.5m plan, Medallia’s jobs reversal and Russell & Bromley’s Grafton Street plan
Seen & Heard: Sunday titles also report on Solar 21, Roadbridge and Dublin Town
Firms combine to run online auctions for private forestry sector
Tradeforus.com joins Euroforest Ireland to allow buyers and sellers boost business
ESB pledges €2bn a year to cut greenhouse gas
State-owned group to invest in renewables, electric vehicle charging and hydrogen
I Wish event showcases Stem careers to teenage girls
More than 16,000 registered to take part in programme broadcast from Dublin
Wind farms, turbines and landslides: the fears of locals
Proposed sites trigger terror in residents over home and environmental damage
Nightjar falls silent following dire damage to raised bogs
John Feehan’s book charts effort to protect Offaly habitat and inherent biodiversity
Bray’s Solus Tower gets €300k makeover
The water tower for the old lightbulb factory is a landmark in the Co Wicklow town
ESB and Coillte joint energy venture to seek investors
Futurenergy aims to build between 15-20 wind farms around the Republic
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