Forestry
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
Enhanced afforestation rates required to help meet climate targets
Enhanced afforestation rates required to help meet climate targets Forest creation, appropriate management and use of long-lived harvest wood products can significantly contribute to Ireland’s carbon emissions targets, Dr Junliang Zou, Researcher in Forest Carbon, told the Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference. To achieve these targets, however, the rate of afforestation needs to […]
24 June 2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024 Forestry Advisory Kevin O’Connell explains how the Teagasc Forestry staff will be available at Beef2024 in Teagasc Grange, Co Meath on Wednesday 26th June to engage with attendees and explore how forestry can play an important role in the whole farm planning process. The BEEF2024 Open Day will […]
21 June 2024
Your livestock can benefit when you plant trees
Your livestock can benefit when you plant trees It may surprise you but the science is showing that planting trees on your farm is reliable way of keeping your animals more healthy, Paul Butler, Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, tells us more. We know, of course, that planting trees makes financial sense on […]
14 June 2024
Cavan farmer foresters scoop 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
0 Cavan farmer foresters scoop 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Derek and Yvonne McCabe’s sustainable integration of their farming and forestry enterprises makes them worthy winners of 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award. Noel Kennedy tells us more. Teagasc congratulates Derek and Yvonne McCabe who are the winners of the 2024 RDS […]
7 June 2024
New Scheme has Kilconnell Forestry Back in the Spotlight
0 New Scheme has Kilconnell Forestry Back in the Spotlight During a recent forestry open day in Kilconnell, Co. Galway, experts discussed native forest establishment, young conifer management, and the new Native Tree Area Scheme. Peter Higgins, Teagasc B&T Drystock Advisor, tells us more. With diversification being the order of the day to […]
2 June 2024
Improving water quality with trees on farms
Improving water quality with trees on farms A Woodland for Water event is taking place at the Teagasc Moorepark Research Centre, today Wednesday, May 29. The event is focused on enhancing water quality and wider farm sustainability. The event highlights a number of sustainability measures implemented in Moorepark Research farm, with a […]
29 May 2024
A Brief Look at Forestry in Argentina
A Brief Look at Forestry in Argentina Christian FitzGerald, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, discusses Argentina’s forestry resources, the extent of forest plantations and native forests, their economic significance, the potential for expansion and sustainability. Argentina is a country rich in forest resources. It has 1.3 million hectares of forest plantations (0.44% of the […]
24 May 2024
Woodlands for Water Event
Woodlands for Water Event The Woodland for Water national event will take place in Teagasc Moorepark on Wednesday 29 of May 2024. The event will highlight the range of water-related ecosystem services provided by the establishment in 2023 of almost three hectares of new native woodland. John Casey tells us what to […]
17 May 2024
Strong interest in Teagasc Forestry One-to-One Clinics
Strong interest in Teagasc Forestry One-to-One Clinics Almost 500 landowners recently availed of the opportunity to have a confidential, independent and objective appointment with an experienced Teagasc Forestry Adviser by attending a one-to-one clinic. This nationwide series of forestry clinics placed a strong focus on forest creation opportunities under the new Forestry […]
10 May 2024