Forestry
Minister Hackett launches Teagasc-led project to help safeguard the future of Ireland’s ash trees
0 Minister Hackett launches Teagasc-led project to help safeguard the future of Ireland’s ash trees An exciting new forestry research project, AshforFuture, aimed at preserving and reviving ash trees in Ireland, was officially launched by Minister of State Pippa Hackett at its kick-off meeting at Teagasc, Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin today, November 1, […]
1 November 2024
Using data to adapt Irish forests to a changing climate
Using data to adapt Irish forests to a changing climate Foresters and researchers generate vast quantities of data each year to inform decisions on all aspects of forestry, from sustainable management to tree breeding. Dr. Tomas Byrne, Tree Improvement Technologist, highlights the value of such data in addressing challenges related to climate […]
25 October 2024
Great Engagement at Let’s Talk Trees’ Events, Highlighting Forestry Opportunities
Great Engagement at Let’s Talk Trees’ Events, Highlighting Forestry Opportunities The first two events of the ‘Let’s Talk Trees’ series have taken place this week in Macroom and Abbeyleix. Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Frances Mc Hugh tells us more. Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), Forestry Section, […]
18 October 2024
Let’s Talk Trees
Let’s Talk Trees An informative series of town hall meetings, focusing on forestry creation options, will commence next week. Teagasc Forestry Development Officer Liam Kelly tells us more. Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), Forestry Section, are hosting a series of four forestry information events from October […]
11 October 2024
Visit Teagasc Forestry at Ireland’s Woodland Show
0 Visit Teagasc Forestry at Ireland’s Woodland Show Ireland’s Woodland Show, celebrating all the benefits of Irish trees and woodlands, is coming to the beautiful John F. Kennedy Arboretum, in new Ross, Co Wexford (Y34 KA48) this Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th. Why not call to us at the Teagasc stand […]
2 October 2024
New integrated forest management systems – the Forest-MOOC-For-Change experience
New integrated forest management systems – the Forest-MOOC-For-Change experience Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Jonathan Spazzi provides insights into his involvement with a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), and the potential it has to integrate online training formats with in-forest workshops. New integrated forest management systems seek to combine the profitable production of […]
27 September 2024
Forestry, farming and a furnace
Forestry, farming and a furnace Noel Kennedy, Forestry Advisor at Teagasc, tells us how diversification streams are helping to brighten the future for a small Co. Mayo farm. Most mornings before his long commute to work, Mayo farmer Paul Maguire (pictured above) follows a simple routine. Having checked the stock and walked […]
20 September 2024
Visit Teagasc Forestry at the National Ploughing Championships
Visit Teagasc Forestry at the National Ploughing Championships Visit the Teagasc stand at the National Ploughing Championships to get forestry advice, explore tree planting options, and experience virtual reality forests. It’s that time of year again when all roads will lead to the National Ploughing Championships. Why not visit the Teagasc stand, […]
13 September 2024
Listening to the trees
0 Listening to the trees Paul Butler discusses the connection humans have with trees and promotes “Listening to the Trees” by appreciating the emotional, cultural, and environmental significance of trees. Everyone knows that trees produce timber. And a lot of people are now aware that trees also are vital to our ecosystems – […]
6 September 2024
2025 RDS Forest Awards – Don’t forget to enter
2025 RDS Forest Awards – Don’t forget to enter We are fast approaching the closing date for entries for this year’s RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards. The application deadline is 12 PM, Monday September 9, 2024. With a prize fund of €12,000, these highly attractive awards promote the economic, environmental and […]
30 August 2024