Forestry
Growing Quality Timber in Agroforestry Systems
Growing Quality Timber in Agroforestry Systems Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, explains that there are many definitions of agroforestry. In Ireland we generally practice a form of agroforestry call silvopasturalism – growing trees with grazing systems. Or simply: Trees are grown at a wide spacing with grazing in-between Silvopasturalism There are […]
19 March 2021
New farm forests are backing biodiversity
New farm forests are backing biodiversity Ireland’s new forests are working to reverse the decline in our national biodiversity and strengthen environmental sustainability. Teagasc Forestry advisor, Noel Kennedy, explains how biodiversity protection and enhancement are at the heart of today’s young forests. Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021 Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action […]
12 March 2021
Wood Heritage
0 Wood Heritage Wood is the oldest material known to humans. Michael Somers, Forestry Advisor takes us on a journey through the heritage of wood from the 7th Century to the present day. He outlines it’s varied and interesting uses which are steeped in tradition and culture. Brehon Law Wood is the oldest […]
9 March 2021
Eternal Spring’s Hope
0 Eternal Spring’s Hope If oak comes before ash we’re in for a splash, if ash comes before oak then we’re in for a soak – a common saying as the timing of bud burst of ash and oak trees is supposed to be an indicator of the coming spring weather. John Casey […]
3 March 2021
The Forest Carbon Tool
The Forest Carbon Tool Teagasc, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Forest Environmental Research and Services (FERS) Limited, have developed an indicative online Forest Carbon Tool. Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist has more details This useful tool was launched on January 13 by Minister of […]
12 February 2021
A new forest – getting started
0 A new forest – getting started Teagasc will run a series of online workshops on forest establishment during February & March 2021 entitled “A New Forest – Getting Started”. It is a great opportunity to interact with your local forestry advisor to learn about starting a new forest. Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry […]
5 February 2021
Young farm forests – time for a winter check-up
Young farm forests – time for a winter check-up It’s been a long winter and it’s still not letting go. But with Spring around the corner and nature about to burst into life, now is the time to check the progress of your young farm forest, to see what might need attention […]
29 January 2021
Diversification of forest management systems in Ireland – using “marteloscope” sites to educate on new approaches
Diversification of forest management systems in Ireland – using “marteloscope” sites to educate on new approaches With a large number of private forests approaching thinning stage, there’s now a greater need for owners to understand and control the thinning process, to realise the full value of their forests and promote a sustained […]
22 January 2021
Teagasc Forest Carbon Tool
Teagasc Forest Carbon Tool Forests play a major role in the capture & removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Teagasc’s Forest Carbon online tool is a user-friendly way for existing and potential forest owners to calculate how much carbon can be removed in woodlands and highlights the important role of harvested wood products. […]
22 January 2021
Norway spruce (Picea abies) – a very popular conifer in the midlands
Norway spruce (Picea abies) – a very popular conifer in the midlands Norway spruce is a European species native to most of central Europe but also occurs naturally as far east as Russia, south to the Pyrenees and north as far as Scandinavia. Liam Kelly, Forest Development Officer, Teagasc, Mullingar delights in […]
15 January 2021