Forestry
Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) presented its innovative “outdoor classroom “educational programme to the European annual meeting of the Integrate Network in Madrid
0 Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) presented its innovative “outdoor classroom “educational programme to the European annual meeting of the Integrate Network in Madrid Between October 19 and 21, more than 40 participants involved with Integrate Network met in Madrid, Spain, to discuss the progress and future development of this pan-European training network. […]
9 December 2022
Why should we study microbiomes in forestry?
0 Why should we study microbiomes in forestry? Trees act as the lungs of the earth, playing a significant role by contributing to our environment. Terrestrial plants including forest trees are generally known to live in close association with microbial organisms. Researcher Dheeraj Rathore & PhD student Emma Fuller study microbiomes in forestry […]
2 December 2022
Winner of the ‘Forests for People’ Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
Winner of the ‘Forests for People’ Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced The Teagasc Forestry Development Department today announced the prize winners in category 2 of its ongoing forest photo competition ‘Celebrating a shared national vision of trees, woods and forests’. The theme of category 2 is “Forests for […]
25 November 2022
Managing ash dieback in six short videos
Managing ash dieback in six short videos Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, provides practical guidance to forest owners on how to deal with ash dieback. Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department has produced a series of videos to provide objective advice to forest owners whose ash plantations have been affected by ash dieback […]
18 November 2022
Managing Ash Dieback
0 Managing Ash Dieback Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department have produced a series of videos to provide objective advice to forest owners whose ash plantations have been affected by ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) Dr Nuala Ní Fhlatharta, Head of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department emphasised the importance of this timely source of information, “forest […]
8 November 2022
Winner of the “Forests for Nature” Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
0 Winner of the “Forests for Nature” Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced The Teagasc Forestry Development Department on Friday, 4 November, announced the prize winners in category 1 of its ongoing forest photo competition ‘Celebrating a shared national vision of trees, woods and forests’. The theme of category 1 is […]
7 November 2022
€1.3 billion announced for new Forestry Supports
0 €1.3 billion announced for new Forestry Supports The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D today announced a proposed investment by the Government of €1.3 billion in Irish forestry. The funding will be for […]
4 November 2022
Teagasc research into thinning practice will increase returns from commercial forestry operation
Teagasc research into thinning practice will increase returns from commercial forestry operation Dr Niall Farrelly, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, tells us how Teagasc research into thinning practice will increase returns from commercial forestry operation. Many farmer-owned plantations of Sitka spruce are progressing well and showing exceptional growth rates in Ireland, its timber […]
28 October 2022
Engaging with children on trees and forestry
Engaging with children on trees and forestry 2022 has once again given the Forestry Development Department the opportunity to meet and reengage with people. The return to events and shows gave the opportunity to ask children ‘What to trees and forests do for us?’ Forestry advisor Frances McHugh tells us more This […]
21 October 2022
Keeping faith with forestry
Keeping faith with forestry Roscommon farmer Pat Murray’s faith in trees is reaping handsome rewards. “In my opinion, good land should always be farmed, but if ground is going to be costly to bring into farming condition, then you need to look at other options,” says Pat, who farms near the village […]
14 October 2022