Forestry
Trees and forests in our lives at Bloom 2026
As well as the engaging horticultural exhibits, visitors to Bloom 2026 will be able to explore the many benefits of trees and forests in our lives, whether in our gardens or in our wider landscape. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Liam Kelly previews the Teagasc Forestry Department’s presence at the event.
22 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Turning a new leaf
Recent Teagasc Reforestation after Storm Damage events highlighted pathways to re-establishing new forests that are available to forest owners. For one farming family the clearance of their storm damaged forests presents opportunities for new hope and forest renewal. Noel Kennedy tells us more.
15 May 2026
AshforFuture project – breeding common ash for dieback disease tolerance
Ricardo Pimenta, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Dheeraj Rathore, Research Officer, provide an update on progress in the AshforFuture project.
8 May 2026
The ExAl project: Exploring common alder’s resilience to dieback disease
The ExAl project investigates how naturally occurring microorganisms can enhance alder resilience to dieback disease. Teagasc PhD student, Emma Fuller and Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer at Teagasc, tell us more.
1 May 2026
Windthrow and what we can do to build resilience
Niall Farrelly and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Department, look at factors linked to windthrow in Irish forests and if opportunities exist to increase resilience in our forests through smart silviculture which can make forests more wind resistant.
24 April 2026
Reforestation After Storm Damage Demonstration
Teagasc, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is delighted to invite you to a dynamic on-site event showcasing best practices in reforestation following storm damage. Local Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tells us more.
20 April 2026
Winners of the 2026 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced
Teagasc is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2026 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award is Kildare farmer Stephen Morrison.
17 April 2026
Felling Trees – Do you need a license?
Felling trees in Ireland is regulated under the Forestry Act 2014, which states that trees cannot be cut down without obtaining a felling license from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While there are exemptions to this rule, under the current legislation a license is required in order to fell any tree. Padraic O’Leary tells us more.
10 April 2026
‘A no-brainer’: Brian Nicholson’s agroforestry journey
Brian Nicholson sees agroforestry as a positive addition to his farm. In this article, Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor, and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, expand on some of the benefits.
10 April 2026