Forestry

NATSEED – species-specific seed sampling strategies for native trees

Since its launch in April 2025, the NATSEED project has focused on improving our understanding of native tree seed sources in Ireland and the methods used to assess seed quality, Saoirse O’Neill Field, NATSEED Project Research Technician, Teagasc; Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer, Teagasc, Colin Kelleher, Taxonomist & Keeper of the Herbarium, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland; and Patrick Langan, NATSEED Project Postdoctoral Researcher, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, tell us more.
20 February 2026

Reforestation following harvest

Once a forest has been clearfelled, the same area needs to be restocked with a new generation of trees. The focus of this reforestation is to provide an ideal planting environment, encourage strong growth of the most suitable tree species and minimise losses or growth delays. Teagasc Forestry Advisor Kevin O’Connell tells us more.
13 February 2026

Thinking about planting trees or managing an existing forest?

Commencing next week, the Teagasc Forestry Development Department is running 33 One to One Forestry Clinics across every county from the 9th to the 26th of February 2026. Frances McHugh tells us why these clinics will be of interest to those thinking about planting trees or already managing an existing forest.
6 February 2026

33 locations announced for Teagasc Forestry One-to-One Clinics

The Teagasc Forestry Development Department has announced 33 locations for its upcoming series of One-to-One Forestry Clinics, offering attendees an excellent opportunity to take an independent look at how forestry can add to farm income, sustainability, tax and labour efficiency
3 February 2026

Continuous cover forestry management – an alternative approach

With growing interest in alternative management approaches, Dr. Ian Short and Dr. Grace Jones dig deeper into research on continuous cover forestry management systems.
30 January 2026

Reminder to claim your annual forest premium

The annual forest premium payment is an important support to forest owners. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, John Casey reminds forest owners who may still have to submit their 2026 premium online application to do so, with payments issued on a weekly basis.
23 January 2026

Forests for their future

Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, introduces us to Fergal Keaveney, who’s embarked on a forestry journey where trees will be a key component in the family’s farming future.
16 January 2026

RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Closing Date Extended to 30 January

Farming and forestry can complement each other in many ways to drive farming and wider sustainability. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who demonstrate leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
9 January 2026

Rooted in the land: Hawthorn Farm’s forestry

Co. Sligo farmer John Normanly shares his journey from sheep farming to becoming a dedicated forest owner and manager of Hawthorn Farm with Christian Fitzgerald, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer.
5 January 2026

Dairy-beef and forestry

As part of the recent Farming for a Better Climate 2025: Practical and Emerging Solutions Conference, organised by the Teagasc Climate Centre and Teagasc Signpost Programme, a case study from Aidan Maguire’s farm in Navan, Co. Meath was presented, showing how a forestry enterprise is helping off-set farm emissions.
26 December 2025