Forestry
Winners of the ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ Category of the 2023 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
0 Winners of the ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ Category of the 2023 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced The Teagasc Forestry Development Department announced the prize winners in category one of its forest photo competition ‘Celebrating the New Forestry programme 2023-2027’. The theme of category one was ‘Trees and Biodiversity’ and there were some wonderful […]
3 November 2023
Sustainable Timber Transport Solutions – the Scottish experience
Sustainable Timber Transport Solutions – the Scottish experience A recent study tour saw how technological solutions and a collaborative approach are helping Scotland’s drive for sustainable timber transport. Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer reports. Scotland’s forestry sector is often referenced in Ireland because of the many similarities between the two countries […]
27 October 2023
Native woodland ferns of Ireland – the Hart’s tongue fern
Native woodland ferns of Ireland – the Hart’s tongue fern In the first part of a series, Rory Newell, Teagasc Forestry Technician, tells us more about the Hart’s tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) – one of the most recognisable native Irish ferns. A walk in the woods never fails to excite the senses, […]
20 October 2023
Agroforestry: a new innovation in Irish agriculture
Agroforestry: a new innovation in Irish agriculture Ian Short & Rachel Irwin tell us that over the last few years, the interest in planting agroforestry, as a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy, has risen in Ireland, with supports for increasing tree cover on farms available under the suite of forestry grants […]
13 October 2023
Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation
0 Teagasc – Supporting New Forest Creation The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 is open for business and provides excellent opportunities for new forest creation on the farm. There have never been more planting options or stronger incentives available to support your objectives, including improving farm finances, enhancing the farm environment and developing an […]
9 October 2023
Teagasc launches Annual Forestry Photo Competition with new Junior Category
0 Teagasc launches Annual Forestry Photo Competition with new Junior Category Teagasc, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine, is delighted to launch its annual forest photo competition to support SPAR National Tree Day. This exciting competition will run between October and December and is a celebration of the new […]
5 October 2023
Webinar: The New Forestry Programme – New Opportunities for Forest Creation
0 Webinar: The New Forestry Programme – New Opportunities for Forest Creation Teagasc in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) hosted an information webinar on Tuesday, 26 September to promote the exciting forest creation opportunities that are available in the new Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027. The webinar […]
1 October 2023
From the shades to the high canopies: The potential of western hemlock in Irish Forestry
From the shades to the high canopies: The potential of western hemlock in Irish Forestry Western hemlock is a known shade bearer species with a high capacity to regenerate naturally. Thus, it represents an alternative to diversify our forests while keeping good production rates. From the seed origin choice to additional options […]
29 September 2023
Why now is the ideal time to plant a farm forest
Why now is the ideal time to plant a farm forest The new €308m Afforestation Scheme is offering farmers grants of up to €8,555/ha for farm forests. Noel Kennedy Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tells us more. The 2023-2027 Afforestation Scheme presents farmers with fantastic incentives to consider planting forestry and further drive […]
27 September 2023
ForestMoocForChange – the first free online course on continuous cover forestry
ForestMoocForChange – the first free online course on continuous cover forestry Forests are under increasing pressure today; on one side sees society’s increasing demand for productivity and multipurpose use and other is an increasing pressure from climatic extremes and intensification of disturbance. There is now a growing need for integrated approach to […]
22 September 2023