Forestry
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations
Upcoming Post-Storm Harvesting Demonstrations Teagasc Forestry Development Department will kick off a series of events next Tuesday as part of their ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms. Forestry Development Officer, Noel Kennedy, outlines plans for the first post-storm harvesting demonstration in east Galway on April 1 Teagasc, in conjunction […]
28 March 2025
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry
Schemes and grants available in forestry and agroforestry Teagasc Forestry Specialist, Frances McHugh, joins us to chat about the financial supports which encourage people to develop and manage sustainable forests – and you don’t have to be a farmer to apply. Read more about Schemes and Grants in Forestry & Agroforestry More episodes […]
25 March 2025
Launch of the new NeighbourWood Scheme
Launch of the new NeighbourWood Scheme The new NeighbourWood Scheme, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, offers funding to enhance local woodlands for public recreation. Tom Houlihan highlights its role in boosting biodiversity and recreational use. The new NeighbourWood Scheme, was recently launched by the Department of Agriculture […]
21 March 2025
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting and marketing events, April 1 – April 15
Teagasc announces post-storm timber harvesting and marketing events, April 1 – April 15 Between April 1 and 15, 2025, the Teagasc Forestry Development Department is organising a series of events to support forest owners impacted by recent storms. These comprise two post-storm timber harvesting events and a post-storm conifer timber marketing event, […]
14 March 2025
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage
Teagasc supporting forest owners affected by storm damage Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, but Teagasc is here to help and committed to supporting owners throughout the recovery process, ensuring they achieve the best possible outcome for their forests. John Casey tells us more about the […]
10 March 2025
The implications for forest owners after Storm Éowyn
0 The implications for forest owners after Storm Éowyn With 24,000 hectares of forestry windblown as a result of recent storms, making up 3% of the total planted forestry in Ireland, where can forest owners go from here and what support and advice is available? More episodes and information from the Environment Edge
3 March 2025
Updates on forestry storm damage supports
Updates on forestry storm damage supports With the recently released initial estimates of the extent of forestry impacted by recent storms, John Casey and Tom Houlihan outline Teagasc Forestry Department’s focus on supporting the recovery process for forest owners and provide updates on additional supports under consideration. A recent satellite assessment of forests […]
28 February 2025
Update on storm damage extent and forestry felling licences
Update on storm damage extent and forestry felling licences Recovery planning for impacted forests is a key focus in the aftermath of recent severe storms. In this article, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Jonathan Spazzi, provides updates on the assessment of recent storm damage to forests at national level. Jonathan also summarises the latest […]
21 February 2025
Agroforestry – integrating farming and forestry
Agroforestry – integrating farming and forestry The Agroforestry option in the National Forestry Programme offers benefits including dual income streams, carbon sequestration and extended grazing/ forage opportunities. Paul Butler and Padraic O’Leary tell us more. As part of Ireland’s Forestry Programme (2023-2027), the Forest Type 8 (FT8) Agroforestry option promotes the sustainable […]
16 February 2025
Managing recent forestry storm damage
Managing recent forestry storm damage Storm Éowyn, which passed over Ireland on January 24, caused severe impacts on many forests. In the aftermath of this unprecedented weather event, work to quantify the extent of storm damage is progressing and the provision of support to impacted forest owners is a top priority. Tom […]
14 February 2025