Forestry
Grafting for Forestry Research
0 Grafting for Forestry Research Did you know that grafting is an ancient art form dating back many centuries? Grafting is the art of joining two pieces of living plant tissue together to grow as one plant. Oliver Sheridan, Forestry Researcher describes this interesting process, it’s importance and explains the terminology involved The […]
7 May 2021
FitForests –Ensuring correct tree species choice to address climate change uncertainties
FitForests –Ensuring correct tree species choice to address climate change uncertainties Niall Farrelly, Senior Forestry Research Officer Teagasc, discusses over 100 years of research from Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklow and how this leads on to new forestry research called FitForests which will assess the suitability of different tree species to adapt […]
30 April 2021
Tree and hedge management in Ballyhaise College
Tree and hedge management in Ballyhaise College Steven Meyen, Forestry Development Officer, Teagasc talks from experience about how trees can add so much to farm hedges. Benefits include shelter, biodiversity, improvement in microclimate, carbon sequestration and landscape value. We also get a glimpse of tree and hedge management at Ballyhaise (Field corners […]
23 April 2021
Climate mitigation options through Afforestation – The Forest Carbon Tool
0 Climate mitigation options through Afforestation – The Forest Carbon Tool The establishment of new forests has a highly significant role to play in addressing our climate challenges and ensuring we can build a significant future carbon sink by mid-century. Teagasc Forestry Specialist Tom Houlihan discusses this and the development and use of […]
9 April 2021
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