Donegal Woodland Owners Society Ltd
The Donegal Woodland Owners Society Ltd (DWOSL) is a wood fuel supply co-operative which supports and promotes sustainable forest management and timber marketing. With members throughout Donegal the DWOSL is dedicated to developing a sustainable approach to energy use by promoting the use of wood as a fuel.
This website offers information on firewood supply and on how to manage your timber plantation successfully.
Have a look at our List of Services and Charges
or contact us to order firewood, about joining our Society or for more information about pro-active management of your plantation and its marketing potential.
Developing Woodland in County Donegal
County Donegal has the second highest forestry cover in Ireland with 58,183 hectares.With 40% of this resource in private ownership, Donegal Woodland Owners Society Limited has been established to maximise the value of this resource for woodland owners by creating added value through sustainable local employment.
At present, annually, over 200,000 tons (over 90%) of timber leaves Donegal unprocessed with little or no added value, as it leaves the forest gate and County Donegal in raw saw log form. Today, with the increasing volumes of timber now coming onto the market from the newly established forests in the private sector, Donegal Woodland Owners Society Limited (DWOSL) is determined to build up new and existing forestry enterprises and a forestry culture within Donegal.
Delivering a community-based renewable energy heating solution
Most beneficially, our program and goals will:- Reduce CO2 emissions
- Utilise local resources
- Increase local employment
- Contribute to long-term local economic growth
We have sent a letter to Marian Harkin MEP regarding the recent 8% premium cut and the income levies. Read the response in the Newsletters & Articles section or click on the following link.
