Forestry
Novel forest tree breeding for tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress
Novel forest tree breeding for tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress Tree breeding is important to develop genetically improved genotypes for forestation through repeated cycles of selection, breeding and genetic testing. Dheeraj Rathore, Teagasc Research Officer, tells us about novel forest tree breeding for tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress. Teagasc has […]
23 September 2022
Multiple Benefits of Trees on the Farm
Multiple Benefits of Trees on the Farm Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, tells us how farm forests can provide many benefits New forest creation is an excellent pathway to develop an attractive and valuable resource on the farm. However, farm forests also provide the pathway for many other farm benefits. These are […]
22 September 2022
MOOCFORCHANGE- Massive open online course for forest change
MOOCFORCHANGE- Massive open online course for forest change Dr Ian Short and Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, recently took part in a MOOCFORCHANGE project meeting in Belgium, they tell us about Continuous cover forestry (CCF), which is a forest management approach suitable to both conifers and broadleaves. Continuous cover forestry (CCF) […]
16 September 2022
Forestry Knowledge Transfer Groups (KTGs) re-commence
0 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Groups (KTGs) re-commence Field trips are so beneficial and it’s great to see forest owners learn about Basal Area, taking top height and calculating stems/hectare among many other skills, all relatable to their own crop. John Casey, Teagasc forestry development officer talks about the benefits of being in a […]
9 September 2022
10 simple ideas to make your forest ecologically more diverse!
0 10 simple ideas to make your forest ecologically more diverse! Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Advisor outlines ten simple ideas to make your forest ecologically more diverse. Most of these measures are easy to achieve and they will make a world of difference! Watch as Steven explains in a short video here […]
2 September 2022
Forest Carbon Tool
Forest Carbon Tool Forests play an important role in the capture & removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and subsequent storage in forests biomass and soils, a process called sequestration. The Forest Carbon Tool provides indicative data for potential carbon sequestration associated with new forest enterprises The planting of new forests […]
26 August 2022
Benefits of eco-therapy
Benefits of eco-therapy Eco and forest therapies are practices that support every aspect of our wellbeing. The health benefits attributed to forest therapy include boosted immune function, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress. Forestry Development Officer Michael Somers explains more Farmers have demanding jobs and face challenges compounded by economic […]
19 August 2022
Forest fires – we can all help
Forest fires – we can all help As Forestry Advisor Steven Meyen writes this, Europe burns. Huge fires are destroying thousands of hectares of forests across Europe during this latest and not last heatwave. Mediterranean countries are worst affected but central & western European countries including Ireland are also suffering. What we […]
12 August 2022
Forestry at the Tullamore Show 2022
0 Forestry at the Tullamore Show 2022 The Tullamore Show, on Sunday 14 August, is Ireland’s largest agricultural one-day event. With its location on an all-weather site, the show will provide a spectacular country living showcase with over 700 trade stands and displays. Make sure you visit Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department there When: […]
5 August 2022
Discover forest fungi at the Woodland Festival 2022 with Teagasc
Discover forest fungi at the Woodland Festival 2022 with Teagasc The Woodland Festival will take place this year on Sunday the 28th August 2022 at Clonalis Estate, Castlerea, Co Roscommon from 12 noon to 6pm. Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Adviser, outlines how the Teagasc Forestry Department will actively participate in this Woodland […]
29 July 2022