Forestry
Unlocking the genetic blueprint of Ireland’s native birch
Teagasc’s long-running birch research and the new BirchGen project are revealing how Ireland’s downy birch can be improved, conserved and better adapted for future forestry, Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tomás Byrne and Stephen Byrne, Teagasc, tells us more.
21 November 2025
Recognising farmers integrating farming and forestry
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 outstanding leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tell us more.
14 November 2025
2026 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award opens for entries
Teagasc is delighted to announce the opening of the RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award as part of the highly attractive suite of 2026 RDS Forest and Woodland Awards, recognising the dedication, innovation, and stewardship that shape Ireland’s forests.
14 November 2025
European webinar on forest restoration takes place this week
Don’t miss the upcoming SUPERB project webinar on Friday, November 14, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, where you will find out latest results and outputs from this innovative initiative.
11 November 2025
Timber Products from Conifer Forests
Ireland’s conifer forests are primarily grown and managed to produce timber that can be cut to size for use in a range of timber markets.
7 November 2025
Establishing a sustainable source of native seeds
Saoirse O’Neill, Field Research Technician at Teagasc, Dr. Colin Kelleher, Keeper of the National Herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens, and Dr. Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer at Teagasc, discuss the new NATSEED project and explore its potential applications for Ireland’s native tree species.
3 November 2025
Minister Michael Healy-Rae opens the 11th Integrate Network Annual Meeting
Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine delivered a warm welcome address to mark the beginning of the 11th Integrate Network Annual Meeting chaired jointly by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Teagasc that took place in Dublin this month.
31 October 2025
Don’t miss the upcoming Let’s Talk Trees events
Teagasc Forestry very much looks forward to engaging with attendees at the upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Trees’ series and providing insights and decision supports on forestry and new planting options. Tom Houlihan tells us more.
17 October 2025
Plant Trees, Grow Your Future
Discover how forestry can boost your income, support your farm, and secure your family’s future.
10 October 2025
Behind the scenes at Ballyhaise Agricultural College
The Ballyhaise Agricultural College team showcases what their college has to offer in this series of videos.
1 October 2025