Coillte sold approximately 2.3 million m³ of Roundwood in 2010. 1.5 million m³ was sold to Sawmill customers and the balance was sold to panel boardmills such as Coillte's own mills, SmartPly, and Medite Europe Ltd. Timber sold per annum has increased from 1.4 million m³ in 1989, when Coillte was established, to 2.3 million m³ in 2010.

In 1997 Coillte introduced an electronic auction system for selling roundwood coming from our forests as part of a new Timber Sales system. The system provides a robust and equitable method for auctioning timber nationwide to a widely dispersed customer base. This type of sales method is probably most suitable for larger customers whose scale allow for economic transportation of large timber volumes from forests to sawmills over greater distances. Coillte hold a roundwood auction on a fortnightly basis. The schedule alternates between Standing and Harvested sales.

 

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)

 

Private timber grower's, such as farmers or other land owners, can have their timber offered and sold on their behalf through Coillte's Auction System. Using this method timber growers can reach potential customers using a trusted third party. Coillte can provide valuation and expert knowledge to ensure the optimum price. For more information please contact Timber Sales.