Forest Policy
The development of national forest policy in Ireland is the responsibility of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). Until the 1990s official forest policy was not published and made available to the public but rather […]
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Legislation
Forestry in Ireland is a highly regulated activity that is subject to a wide range of domestic and EU legislation, and also international commitments, protocols and resolutions. Listed are the main acts, regulations, directives and international commitments that Ireland has signed up to that […]
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Forest Certification
Forest certification is a voluntary process used by forestry organisations to reassure consumers that the wood and wood products they buy come from sustainably managed forests. Certification independently assesses forest management planning and practices against a sustainable forestry management standard […]
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Organisations
Forestry being a very diverse topic touches on many aspects of society and as a result there are many different organisations and stakeholders involved with the sector. This section lists the principal bodies involved with forestry and gives a brief […]
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