Forestry
Why now is the ideal time to plant a farm forest
Why now is the ideal time to plant a farm forest The new €308m Afforestation Scheme is offering farmers grants of up to €8,555/ha for farm forests. Noel Kennedy Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more. The 2023-2027 Afforestation Scheme presents farmers with fantastic incentives to consider planting forestry and further drive […]
27 September 2023
ForestMoocForChange – the first free online course on continuous cover forestry
ForestMoocForChange – the first free online course on continuous cover forestry Forests are under increasing pressure today; on one side sees society’s increasing demand for productivity and multipurpose use and other is an increasing pressure from climatic extremes and intensification of disturbance. There is now a growing need for integrated approach to […]
22 September 2023
New and exciting opportunities for forestry creation on farms
New and exciting opportunities for forestry creation on farms With the launch of the new National Forestry Programme 2023-2027, there are many new and exciting opportunities for forest creation on farms. These can range from small native broadleaf woodlands to larger forest areas, ideal for creating on-farm income and pension pots from […]
20 September 2023
Soil, Forests and Biochar
Soil, Forests and Biochar The soil is one of our most precious resources. Up to 50% of earths biodiversity depends on the soil and about 95% of global food crops are grown in topsoil. Soils store vast amounts of carbon. Paul Butler tells us how we can protect our soils. Aall over […]
15 September 2023
Fungal populations in leaves may give insights into the health of forest ecosystems
0 Fungal populations in leaves may give insights into the health of forest ecosystems Jo Ruane and Niall Farrelly provide an overview of ADAPTForRes, a new research project coordinated by Teagasc, which is an all island research collaboration aimed at strategies to increase the resilience in Irish forests. Endophytes are fungi which have […]
8 September 2023
The spread of ash dieback in Ireland
0 The spread of ash dieback in Ireland Ash dieback disease was first found in Ireland in October 2012, although it is likely to have been present for a number of years prior to that, probably introduced on planting material. In the 10 years since it was first found, surveys for the disease […]
5 September 2023
Genetic conservation of elms in Ireland
0 Genetic conservation of elms in Ireland Since the early 1900s, Dutch Elm Disease (DED), caused by the fungal complex Ophiostoma ulmi Buisman and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi Brasier, has threatened the survival of elms in Ireland and mainland Europe. Karuna Shrestha and Dheeraj Rathore tell us about the efforts being made to conserve elms. […]
1 September 2023
New forestry forwarder training course launched
New forestry forwarder training course launched Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB), in conjunction with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, has launched a new forestry forwarder training course. The course is supported by Skills to Advance, a national initiative by SOLAS, that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs, […]
29 August 2023
If you go down to the woods today you just might find a forest school
If you go down to the woods today you just might find a forest school In a forest school setting, children can run, climb and play in ways that are not always possible in traditional classrooms. This can help them build strength, co-ordination and self-confidence. Michael Somers, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, found […]
18 August 2023
Watch: Oak Cleaving – traditional wood crafts
Watch: Oak Cleaving – traditional wood crafts This short video shows the traditional method, used before saws were invented, for cleaving oak posts from large logs. This technique makes use of longitudinal lines of separation in the timber caused by oak shake. Oak is a native tree in Ireland. It grows very […]
11 August 2023