Forestry
Explore best management and forest creation options
Forest owners, farmers, landowners and anyone with an interest in forestry are invited to attend a unique series of six Teagasc Forest Management Walks taking place across Ireland from June 15 -18, 2026.
9 June 2026
Discover how the integration of trees and farming can work together
The integration of trees on the farm can offer attractive options in helping Irish farmers build more sustainable, resilient and environmentally efficient farming systems.
5 June 2026
Impact of reduced chilling on Sitka spruce seedlings dormancy
Romane Guernalec, PhD student, and Tomás Byrne, Tree Improvement Technologist, tell us about how research into the Sitka spruce growth cycle could help secure the future of Irish forestry.
29 May 2026
Trees and forests in our lives at Bloom 2026
As well as the engaging horticultural exhibits, visitors to Bloom 2026 will be able to explore the many benefits of trees and forests in our lives, whether in our gardens or in our wider landscape. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Liam Kelly previews the Teagasc Forestry Department’s presence at the event.
22 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Turning a new leaf
Recent Teagasc Reforestation after Storm Damage events highlighted pathways to re-establishing new forests that are available to forest owners. For one farming family the clearance of their storm damaged forests presents opportunities for new hope and forest renewal. Noel Kennedy tells us more.
15 May 2026
AshforFuture project – breeding common ash for dieback disease tolerance
Ricardo Pimenta, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Dheeraj Rathore, Research Officer, provide an update on progress in the AshforFuture project.
8 May 2026
The ExAl project: Exploring common alder’s resilience to dieback disease
The ExAl project investigates how naturally occurring microorganisms can enhance alder resilience to dieback disease. Teagasc PhD student, Emma Fuller and Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer at Teagasc, tell us more.
1 May 2026
Windthrow and what we can do to build resilience
Niall Farrelly and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Department, look at factors linked to windthrow in Irish forests and if opportunities exist to increase resilience in our forests through smart silviculture which can make forests more wind resistant.
24 April 2026
Reforestation After Storm Damage Demonstration
Teagasc, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is delighted to invite you to a dynamic on-site event showcasing best practices in reforestation following storm damage. Local Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tells us more.
20 April 2026