Forestry
Silvicultural characteristics of oak and beech
Silvicultural characteristics of oak and beech Silviculture is the cultivation of trees for the production of timber. In this article, Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, looks at the silvicultural characteristics of oak and beech. The silvicultural characteristics of a tree are the special features of the growth and site requirements of […]
16 June 2023
Leitrim farmer Sean Creamer wins 2023 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
Leitrim farmer Sean Creamer wins 2023 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Sean Creamer was presented with his award in Dublin on Wednesday, June 7th by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett and Dr. Stan Lalor, Teagasc Director of Knowledge Transfer. Farming full-time on 53ha […]
10 June 2023
5 steps to understanding your forest’s potential
0 5 steps to understanding your forest’s potential Frances McHugh, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, sets out five ways a forest owner can develop their knowledge about their own forest and how to manage it in order to achieve multiple objectives. Many private forest owners feel they do not know much about their forest […]
9 June 2023
Watch: Preparing for second thinning – conifer forest management
0 Watch: Preparing for second thinning – conifer forest management Noel Kennedy, Forestry Development Officer with Teagasc, explains the difference between thinning a conifer forest for the first or the second time. He discusses the key elements that need to be considered when preparing a conifer forest for second thinning. These include: the […]
2 June 2023
Teagasc Forestry Development Department continues its innovative outdoor classroom forestry training programme
Teagasc Forestry Development Department continues its innovative outdoor classroom forestry training programme Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) continues its innovative ‘outdoor classroom’ forestry training programme this spring, with six busy ‘marteloscope’ workshops in Oak Park forest. Jonathan Spazzi tells us more. During April and May this year Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) […]
26 May 2023
Planning towards sustainable timber production at Talking Timber
Planning towards sustainable timber production at Talking Timber Talking Timber, Teagasc’s popular conifer timber marketing event, is taking place today, Tuesday, 23 May in Athlone. This year’s theme ‘Planning towards Sustainable Timber Production’ explores opportunities and challenges how forest owners can adapt their management and strategic planning to best sustainably grow, harvest […]
23 May 2023
Forests and human health and well-being
Forests and human health and well-being Paul Butler, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, tells us about the importance of non-timber values of forests. I was lucky enough to work for several years as a young graduate in a huge forest reserve in the south eastern amazon of Peru. I remember one morning meeting a […]
19 May 2023
Talking Timber 2023: Networking to maximise timber sales outcomes
Talking Timber 2023: Networking to maximise timber sales outcomes Selling timber can be both a rewarding and challenging experience for forest owners. Information and preparation are key to achieving the best outcomes. Noel Kennedy explains how Teagasc’s Talking Timber event in Athlone on May 23rd can help forest owners to successfully sell […]
12 May 2023
Irish wood in housing
0 Irish wood in housing In today’s world, housing is becoming a significant issue in many countries, including Ireland. Solutions for house building can be found in all farm forests in Ireland. That is timber. Timber is a clean, renewable, and environmentally sound product. It’s been used for centuries for house building, Michael […]
5 May 2023
Forestry and Direct Payments – availing of positive interactions
Forestry and Direct Payments – availing of positive interactions Now is the time to focus on your Direct Payments, Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, tells us. With the new CAP 2023-2027 in place, the Direct Payments for 2023 includes a number of new schemes which replace previous schemes. For example, the new […]
28 April 2023