Prices for timber have remained stable in the second quarter of the year, according to a forestry timber market survey by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IFA Timber Price Survey shows no major changes in prices received across all timber products since the first quarter of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The survey found that ‘roadside’ prices for Sitka spruce timber were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prices quoted in the IFA Timber Price Survey were sourced from forest owners, forestry companies and sawmills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the survey, Jason Fleming, the chairperson of the IFA’s Farm Forestry Committee said: “Timber prices have been stable in the first half of 2024 with prices signaling a steady market demand.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Fleming, the stability in the Irish timber market reflects the broader trends across the EU and global markets, which remained balanced without any major disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“There is some variation in prices around the country and it is important for farmers to look around to optimise their return,” Fleming said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other forestry news, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued 244 approvals for small-scale planting of 266ha under the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) so far this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n