FAQ
How do I buy timber from Coillte?
If you are interested in the one-off purchase of firewood this can be arranged through our network of Harvesting Managers who operate throughout the country. Please follow the above link to access a list of their names, contact numbers, and areas of coverage.
However, if you have a larger, ongoing requirement for logs please contact our Customer Service Manager for your area:
Munster & South Leinster: PJ Trait, (0866042042)
Connaught, Ulster & North Leinster: Liam Malone (086 2058871)
What is Roundwood?
Roundwood comprises all wood obtained from the forest such as sawlog, pulpwood, pallet and stake, prior to sawmill processing.
What are Standing and Harvested Sales?
Coillte has 2 types of roundwood sales, Standing and Harvested. Standing means that an area, or stand, of trees is proposed for sale. Our customers are provided with an information pack detailing the forest and tree characteristics. This information can be used to assess the stand of trees to determine quality and end use of the roundwood. The successful customer then independently arranges harvesting to be carried out. Standing sales account for approximately 40% of the annual volume sold by Coillte. Harvested means Coillte arrange for a stand of trees to be harvested. The roundwood is cut to pre-determined specifications and brought to roadside. The roundwood is then offered as products; Large Sawlog, Medium Sawlog, Small Sawlog or Pallet and Stake.
How do I sell my timber?
Coillte can offer timber on the Auction System on the behalf of private timber growers. Coillte can assess volume and value the timber prior to auction if required. Please see list of contacts on our Contacts page.
Where can I buy decking, fencing, construction timber, pallet?
Flooring and other products can be bought from Coillte's Dundrum Sawmill. Wood products can also be bought from builder merchants or other sawmills.
How do I buy telegraph poles or goal posts?
For more information on buying telegraph poles or goal posts please contact Harvesting
How much volume do Coillte sell per year?
Coillte sold approximately 2.4 million m³ of Roundwood in 2009.
What is Responsible Forest Management?
What happens to the land after the timber is harvested?
What is the difference between clearfell and thinnings?
Please check the Forest Service website for further information.
How old are trees when clearfelled?
How old are trees when clearfelled? Conifer species are approximately 40 years old when harvested but rotation length varies between species, planned use for timber and local conditions.
