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Timber processors continue to export most of their products but not maximising opportunities in timber-frame and mass timber construction, writes Donal Magner.
Roundwood supply from Irish forests continues to increase, but imports of up to 2.3m m3 needed if sawmills and wood energy market realise their potential.
In the first of two articles on the new forest inventory by Donal Magner, annual volume increment has increased to 10m m3, but has not been matched by harvesting.
Farmers in strong position to maximise attractive afforestation supports, but in their absence, investors likely to continue to dominate planting programmes and increase land purchase.
Forest ownership and non-farmer State-funded investment highlights the need for an independent forestry agency to address issues such as the return of farmers to the afforestation programme, writes Donal Magner.
While Irish forestry doesn't feature in the CAP, the sector needs to be aware of its position in both the EU Green Deal and Forestry Strategy, writes Donal Magner.