Forestry
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
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seed Production
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seed Production Kevin O’Connell discusses the process of natural regeneration of trees and woodlands from seeds produced and germinated on site, focusing on four key principles: seed production, seed predation, germination, and establishment, and details factors influencing seed production such as tree age and size Natural regeneration […]
23 February 2024
The wonderful acorn
The wonderful acorn Did you know the acorn was a staple in the diet of early man? Paul Butler, Forestry Liaison Officer, tells us more and highlights why there really is a lot to be said for planting a few oak trees every year. Every few years in autumn, the oak woods […]
16 February 2024
The Woodland Improvement Scheme – supporting sustainable woodland enhancement
0 The Woodland Improvement Scheme – supporting sustainable woodland enhancement Ireland’s forests are key ecosystems that hold great potential for both economic growth and environmental enhancement. Understanding the importance of forest management in sustaining these ecosystems and availing of the recently launched DAFM Woodland Improvement Scheme provides opportunities for forest owners to manage […]
9 February 2024
The Native Tree Area Scheme
0 The Native Tree Area Scheme Padraic O’Leary, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, writes about The Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS), designed to promote afforestation in Ireland by supporting the creation of native forests. What is the Native Tree Area Scheme? It offers incentives for establishing small native forests on farmed land. This scheme will […]
6 February 2024
ForestMoocForChange is back with a new session!
ForestMoocForChange is back with a new session! ForestMoocForChange is a new educational project, co-financed by the European Union, whose co-ordination is shared between four European forestry development agencies involved in close-to-nature forestry development. Jonathan Spazzi tells us more. The European forestry development agencies involved are; Teagasc Forestry Development Department in Ireland, ANW […]
26 January 2024
One-to-one forestry clinics commence next week
One-to-one forestry clinics commence next week A nationwide series of forestry clinics for people who are considering forestry has been organised by Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department. These one-to-one consultations are being held between January 22 and February 13, 2024. The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 offers landowners attractive opportunities in relation to forest […]
19 January 2024