Forestry
Managing Highly Productive Conifer Forests – Best Practice Event
Managing Highly Productive Conifer Forests – Best Practice Event A free outdoor event, taking place on September 4, will focus on the benefits and best practices of thinning conifer forests to improve timber quality and maximise financial returns, Dr Niall Farrelly, Teagasc Forestry Researcher, and Noel Kennedy, Forestry Advisor, tell us more. […]
23 August 2024
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme: Offering financial support for Reforestation
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme: Offering financial support for Reforestation Padraic O’Leary discusses the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme, which aims to enhance forest resilience to climate change through diverse reforestation practices, offering financial support and environmental benefits to participating farmers. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently launched […]
16 August 2024
Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm
0 Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm Integrating trees can provide many benefits on the farm, environmental and social as well as financial. A well-planned forest fits in very well and complements existing farm enterprises, providing additional and competitive income streams and thereby supporting farm sustainability. In this article, Forestry Specialist, […]
9 August 2024
Forestry Focus at the Tullamore Show 2024
0 Forestry Focus at the Tullamore Show 2024 Liam Kelly tells us that visiting the Forestry Village at the 2024 Tullamore Show offers a prime chance to explore the new DAFM Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and get expert advice from Teagasc forestry advisers on various forestry and renewable energy options. Visiting the Forestry Village […]
2 August 2024
ContinuFOR Project highlighted at IUFRO 2024 Congress
ContinuFOR Project highlighted at IUFRO 2024 Congress Dr Grace Jones of Teagasc tells of her positive experience when presenting her work undertaken as part of the ContinuFor project at a recent IUFRO international congress in Stockholm, Sweden. ContinuFOR is a collaborative project focusing on the transformation of Sitka spruce forests to Continuous […]
26 July 2024
A look at the Forest Roads Scheme 2023-2027
A look at the Forest Roads Scheme 2023-2027 Forest roads provide crucial access to and within a forest, writes Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, who takes a closer look at the Forest Roads Scheme. Suitable forest roads assist inspection and management, provide and facilitate forest fire protection, permit economic […]
19 July 2024
Agroforestry workshop at Teagasc Tullamore – AF4EU
Agroforestry workshop at Teagasc Tullamore – AF4EU Christian Fitzgerald and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Officers, write about a recent workshop for the Horizon Europe-funded AF4EU Agroforestry Business Model Innovation Network Project held to share experiences, identify training needs, and discuss sustainable agroforestry practices. As part of the Horizon Europe-funded AF4EU Agroforestry […]
12 July 2024
Major Forestry Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow
0 Major Forestry Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow Almost 300 forest owners, foresters and industry stakeholders attended a Teagasc Forestry Open Day yesterday, 4 July 2024 at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. This event highlighted the comprehensive sectoral supports provided by the Teagasc Forestry Development Department. Attendees had a great opportunity to […]
5 July 2024
Woodlands and water quality targets
Woodlands and water quality targets Clean water has become a very important concern in Ireland today. We have an obligation to meet our water quality objectives as set out in the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2023-2027. We also need to protect our drinking water sources. John Casey and Kevin O’Connell, […]
28 June 2024
Setting the scene for the Teagasc Forestry Open Day
Setting the scene for the Teagasc Forestry Open Day An exciting Teagasc Forestry Open Day, providing a great opportunity to learn and explore all aspects of forestry, will take place on Thursday, July 4, at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. Local forestry advisor, Frances McHugh sets the scene for this important event. Teagasc […]
25 June 2024