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In the attached download, IEA Bioenergy present 10 points debunking some of the myths around the use of biomass around climate change mitigation. It...

An article published in the Business post last week discusses the issues around the licencing for forestry operations. This article refers mainly to...

Green Belt is delighted to see Minister Barry Cowen @CowenBarry has selected Minister Hackett to "be the Minister with direct responsibility for...

Programme for Government – an assessment of the forestry potential within. The proposed programme for government (PFG) may have some commitment by...

Extensive planning, environmental considerations and consultation with the land owner all played a significant role in the development of this...

We all enjoyed the phenomenal weather over the long weekend, and it certainly helps with the lockdown issues and social distancing. But, if you're...

Aldi have committed to tackle their carbon emissions and address the forestry shortfall across Ireland by supporting a local farmer in Kerry. Under...

In an article published in Bioenergy international (https://bioenergyinternational.com/opinion-commentary/40817) and written by Alan Sherrard, the...

The Irish Times have reported the below article relating to a forest fire in young Sitka plantation in Leitrim. The cost to the taxpayer for this...

COVID 19 is everywhere and the best way to combat this is to follow the advice and guidelines from the experts. Green Belt has implemented its own...

Prosper Cavan, presented by the Guinness Enterprise Centre and supported by Bank of Ireland held its second event on Tuesday 18th of February. Bank...

The mobilisation of Irish indigenous biomass will be one of many topics discussed at the upcoming Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) conference at...

Aldi, the retail giant, is continuing to combat climate change and has encouraged the establishment of a native woodland forest in Limerick. Mr...

The McKinnon report, commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, has been published. It focuses on the Application Approval Process for...

There is much talk about the issues surrounding climate change and global carbon emissions. Many solutions are discussed and promoted, but one that...

Ireland has an obligation to address it carbon footprint. One of the best ways to achieve this, is to plant tree's. A mixed and diverse selection of...

A report commissioned by Minister Andrew Doyle into the socio economic impacts of forestry on the county. The full report can be downloaded here,...

As the fallout from the sale of the Irish Forestry funds to AXA IM continues, the damage being caused by reckless commentary from the vendors of...

Agroforestry offers landowners an opportunity to plant trees on their land, receive an annual tax free premium and still farm the land.Establishing...

At recent 'Talking Timber' events hosted by Teagasc, tax consultants spoke about the tax treatment around forestry - sales of forestry and...

In an article published by the FT (below), there are really interesting comments and projections affecting institutional investment decisions. These...

Green Belt is delighted to see the DAFM publish forestry statistics for 2019 Annual Forest Sector Statistics The Forest Service has the...

In this fascinating video, Sir David Attenborough explains the damage that's been done to the worlds forests. However, he also outlines the...

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of...

As a further commitment to enhancing the areas we operate in, Green Belt is engaging in a project to develop conservation action plans for key...

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) is placing timber and forestry at the heart of Ireland’s rural economy. FII (...

Green Belt is continuing its nationwide harvesting operations. Ensuring best returns for the forest owner is a key principle, and that means we...

 Green Belt has increased its harvesting activities across the whole country. This has resulted in improved logistical structures and broader...

Green Belt hosted 56 clients at a timber thinning event in Kingscourt recently.Gerard Dunne, our forester in the Cavan/ Meath area, invited local...

In a press release from the DCCAE:Naughten kick-starts Biomass and Biogas Sectors with introduction of Support Scheme for Renewable HeatThe Minister...

Green Belt is truly delighted to be working with the management of Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort. We will be working closely with the...