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# Spruced Up

Last year
2022
THE MORNING LEAD
Special branch: Over 75 cases of alleged illegal tree felling investigated last year
A report by
Niall Sargent
In several cases, trees were cut down in protected nature areas or on land previously sold to private individuals by Coillte.
Several large-scale cases still open, including the felling of 30 hectares of forest, writes Niall Sargent of Noteworthy
Removal of trees to make way for agricultural expansion is a common issue across many cases
In several instances, trees were cut down in protected nature areas or on land previously sold to private individuals by Coillte
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Jan 2nd 2022, 12:05 AM
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# Endangered Species
Rare hen harrier numbers plummet as plan to protect species pushed back
Only 18 pairs of the rare raptor species reared chicks this year in areas designated to protect it – the most unproductive year on record.
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Dec 26th 2021, 8:30 AM
# Spruced Up
State warned by EU official in 2017 over eco-credentials of forestry licensing process
Records released to Noteworthy show that the State was warned it is not doing enough to ensure environmental risks from forestry “are a thing of the past”.
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Apr 11th 2021, 8:30 AM
# timber trouble
Forestry backlog continues as licences overturned due to biodiversity concerns
Noteworthy analysis reveals serious concerns remain over environmental assessments undertaken by the State prior to granting plantation forestry licences.
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Dec 30th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Spruced Up
'David vs Goliath': why individuals are challenging Ireland's forestry licences
We look at thousands of forestry applications and appeal decisions to reveal deep problems in the quality of environmental assessments.
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Oct 26th 2020, 7:30 AM
# Spruced Up
Ireland's tree-planting policies are bad news for biodiversity
Analysis reveals licences for conifer plantations still being granted on biodiversity-rich areas and precious peat soils.
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Oct 25th 2020, 12:05 AM
# Spruced Up
This is the tallest wooden building in the world
The student accommodation is 53 metres tall and was completed in less than 70 days.
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Oct 8th 2016, 7:00 AM