New forestry plan approved by EU has not addressed significant environmental issues with Irish forests and is a missed opportunity. Minister Tom Hayes yesterday announced the approval of the new forestry programme by the EU but environmental groups claim the plan fails to resolve serious environmental issues with the Irish forestry model.
13 March 2015
New forestry plan is a missed opportunity
8 March 2015
The Great Forest of Aughty Project Proposal
The Woodland League would like to propose that a plan be made to restore the remnant shreds of what was once a great oak forest known as the Great Forest of Aughty.
2 March 2015
New Perspectives on Irish History
New Perspectives on Irish History is a brand new 8 part radio series devised by John Haughton, which takes a unique look at how our ancestors viewed their natural environment and how different periods of history co-existed with the natural environment of our island. Programme 1 features interviews with Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League and Lord Ross of Birr Castle, as well as voxpops with secondary school children.
25 February 2015
The New Forestry Plan – CRCfm
28 October 2014
Jurassic bark: ancient Irish trees brought back to life
From the scattered remnants, Ireland’s oldest oak trees are being revived as part of a global initiative to propagate the DNA of ancient woodland – Irish Times Article
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22 August 2014
Tree Felling At Gougane Barra Heritage Site
28 April 2014
Save Ireland’s Trees, Woodlands, and Wilderness
28 April 2014
Submission on the new Forestry Programme 2014-2020
19 January 2014
Questionable disposal and management of public forest assets
26 November 2013