Ireland’s Forest Strategy (2023 – 2030)

Following an extensive period of engagement and consultation about the role of forests and forestry in Ireland’s future it is clear that there is a strong public appetite for more trees and forests in Ireland, as well as a very strong appreciation of the positive impact trees and forests can have in helping combat climate change and restoring nature – addressing two of the greatest global challenges of our time.

Ireland now has for the first time in its history, a Shared National Vision for the role of forests, and trees in Ireland’s future. If achieved, this ambitious vision will result in a more widely forested country with multifunctional and diverse forests delivering multiple benefits for climate, nature, wood production, people, communities, the economy and rural development.

Ireland’s Forest Strategy (2023 – 2030) is all about making this ambitious Shared National Vision a reality. It’s overriding objective is to urgently expand the national forest estate on both public and private land in a manner that will deliver lasting benefits for climate change, biodiversity, water quality, wood production, economic development and quality of life.