Don’t miss the upcoming Let’s Talk Trees events

Teagasc Forestry very much looks forward to engaging with attendees at the upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Trees’ series and providing insights and decision supports on forestry and new planting options. Tom Houlihan tells us more.

The ‘Let’s Talk Trees’ series organised in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, kicks off next Tuesday, October 21 at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway with a second event on Thursday October 23 at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney.  Two further events will take place in Navan and Kilkenny in early November.

These collaborative Let’s Talk Trees events will be hosted by Minister of State for Forestry, Michael Healy-Rae T.D., and will provide an excellent forum to explore how forestry can become a valuable part of a modern, resilient farm business.  Each event will commence at 7 pm and will open with two short presentations followed by a conversation between Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a forest owner, discussing their specific forestry journey. There will also be valuable opportunity for you to talk to professional forestry staff on a confidential, one-to-one basis about your interest in forestry. These events are FREE and open to all.

Dates and locations

Each meeting beginning at 7pm, with no need to register ahead.

Support is available for you!

If you’re considering forestry, or simply want to learn more about the opportunities available, these sessions will be of help to you:

• Explore available forestry grants and annual premium payments
• Look at options to diversify your income and create a growing asset on your land
• Hear from forest owners who have already planted trees and have seen the benefits
• Get individual advice from Teagasc and DAFM forestry specialists

Take the Next Step

These evenings are a chance to ask questions, explore opportunities, and plan your forestry future with the experts.

For more details, visit the Teagasc website or contact your local Teagasc forestry advisor.