Forestry
Post-storm marketing centres at Talking Timber
Post-storm marketing centres at Talking Timber As a result of Storm Éowyn’s devastating impact, Teagasc’s flagship timber marketing event ‘Talking Timber’ switched focus to the marketing of post-storm conifer timber. Organised by Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), along with Forest Industries Ireland, the event […]
16 April 2025
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners
Post-storm timber harvesting demos provide guidance to impacted forest owners Over 250 forest owners attended recent Teagasc demonstrations which provided guidance on managing forestry storm damage. An estimated 24,000 hectares of forests were felled by Storm Eoywn, with half of the forests owned by farmers and private landowners. With the most severe […]
11 April 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025
Don’t miss Talking Timber 2025 Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event returns, taking place in Sligo, next Tuesday, April 15, with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response. Tom Houlihan tells us more. This event, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Forest Industries Ireland, will […]
11 April 2025
Winners of the 2025 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced
Winners of the 2025 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced Teagasc is delighted to announce that the winners of the 2025 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award are Brian and Karen Flanagan. The Flanagans were presented with their award in Dublin today, Thursday, April 10th by Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc […]
10 April 2025
Post-Storm Forestry Harvesting Demonstration in Co Roscommon on April 8
0 Post-Storm Forestry Harvesting Demonstration in Co Roscommon on April 8 Following a successful event in County Galway on Tuesday last, the Teagasc Forestry Development Department continues its event series, next Tuesday, as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Teagasc Forestry Development Officer Noel Kennedy tells us […]
4 April 2025
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations Teagasc Forestry Development Department will kick off a series of events next Tuesday as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Forestry Development Officer, Noel Kennedy, outlines plans for the first post-storm harvesting demonstration in east Galway on April 1 Teagasc, in conjunction […]
28 March 2025
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Frances McHugh, joins us to chat about the financial supports which encourage people to develop and manage sustainable forests – and you don’t have to be a farmer to apply. Read more about Schemes and Grants in Forestry & Agroforestry More episodes […]
25 March 2025
Launch of the new NeighbourWood Scheme
Launch of the new NeighbourWood Scheme The new NeighbourWood Scheme, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, offers funding to enhance local woodlands for public recreation. Tom Houlihan highlights its role in boosting biodiversity and recreational use. The new NeighbourWood Scheme, was recently launched by the Department of Agriculture […]
21 March 2025
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting and marketing events, April 1 – April 15
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting and marketing events, April 1 – April 15 Between April 1 and 15, 2025, the Teagasc Forestry Development Department is organising a series of events to support forest owners impacted by recent storms. These comprise two post-storm timber harvesting events and a post-storm conifer timber marketing event, […]
14 March 2025
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, but Teagasc is here to help and committed to supporting owners throughout the recovery process, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcome for their forests. John Casey tells us more about the […]
10 March 2025