Forestry
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seedling Establishment
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seedling Establishment The fourth and final in a series of articles on natural regeneration in Irish woodlands, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell examines the principal of seedling establishment. The establishment and survival of seedlings following germination will depend on environmental and biological variables. These usually include […]
26 April 2024
Harnessing the potential of birch
Harnessing the potential of birch Birch is one of the most common woodland trees in Ireland, but has long been regarded as a timber species of minor importance due to its poor stem quality and poor survival and growth rates. A benefit of birch, stemming from its physiology, is that it can […]
23 April 2024
Forestry and Direct Payment Interactions 2024
Forestry and Direct Payment Interactions 2024 It’s that time of year again to focus on your Direct Payments and online application. In this article, Teagasc forestry specialist Tom Houlihan considers some key Direct Payment interactions with regard to forestry and trees on the farm. Completing and submitting the online Basis Income Support […]
12 April 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Germination
0 Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Germination In this series of articles on natural regeneration, it has been shown that there are four important principals governing this process; seed production, seed predation, germination and establishment. In this article, Kevin O’Connell takes a closer look at the seed germination process. Germination consists of three […]
5 April 2024
Insights from the recent Talking Timber event
Insights from the recent Talking Timber event There was great interest in ‘Talking Timber 2024’, held recently in the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co Tipperary. Michael Somers tells us about what happened at the event. Organised by Teagasc, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine […]
29 March 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seed Predation
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seed Predation In a series of articles, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell, focuses on four important principals governing natural regeneration in Irish woodlands; seed production, seed predation, germination and establishment. In this article, Kevin examines seed predation. Natural regeneration in woodlands is susceptible to damage from […]
22 March 2024
Forest Fires – Practical steps to minimise the risk
Forest Fires – Practical steps to minimise the risk Frances McHugh, Forestry Development Officer, discusses practical actions for forest owners that make significant impact to mitigate the risk and potential damage from forest fires It’s difficult to focus on the issue of Forest Fires after prolonged wet weather, however experience tells us […]
15 March 2024
‘Your Tree Planting Companion’
‘Your Tree Planting Companion’ The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, congratulated Teagasc on the launch of its new booklet, ‘Your Tree Planting Companion’ which explains the key stages to successfully planting and looking after trees. Speaking at the […]
12 March 2024
Talking Timber 2024 – Know Your Forest
0 Talking Timber 2024 – Know Your Forest Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will hold its annual conifer timber marketing event, “Talking Timber” on March 14th in the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary. This year the focus is on knowing […]
6 March 2024
Adapting our forests for climate change – why genetic diversity matters
0 Adapting our forests for climate change – why genetic diversity matters Laura Guillardín and Niall Farrelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, write about the importance of genetic diversity in trees for adapting to the impacts of climate change, through conservation, restoration, and management strategies. Forests are home to many different plant species, from […]
1 March 2024