Forestry
Legal requirements for felling trees with Ash Dieback
Legal requirements for felling trees with Ash Dieback Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is now widespread throughout our countryside and woodlands. It is estimated that up to 90% of ash trees will succumb to the disease. Forestry Advisor Kevin O’Connell outlines forestry owners responsibilities and the legal requirements with regard to this disease […]
10 September 2021
Forestry and taxation
0 Forestry and taxation In this video, Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax with IFAC explains taxation in relation to timber sales. He discusses VAT regulations and the difference between VAT registered and VAT unregistered farmers. Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer explains the different timber sale methods also Different Timber Sale Methods Standing […]
3 September 2021
Farm Forestry in Ireland
Farm Forestry in Ireland A farm forest provides many benefits, both financially and environmentally/socially. Forest options that can be incorporated on the farm include commercial conifers, broadleaves, native woodland, agroforestry and ‘forest for fibre’. Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist provides more information. Forestry benefits for farm families Generous funding available Afforestation Grant and […]
27 August 2021
How to improve the biodiversity value of your forest – Part 1
How to improve the biodiversity value of your forest – Part 1 In the first of a two-part series of articles, Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer talks about how to improve the biodiversity value of your forest. He advises on how to keep browsing animals out, create/leave deadwood and more. Image […]
13 August 2021
Seed Storage, Stratification and Germination of Some Popular Forestry Trees
Seed Storage, Stratification and Germination of Some Popular Forestry Trees “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” ― Henry David Thoreau […]
30 July 2021
Oak – King of the Forest
Oak – King of the Forest The oak has long been regarded as the King of the Forest. It’s one of the most striking features in the Irish landscape. Many townlands are named after it, and also, two Irish counties, Derry and Kildare, are derived from the Gaelic word dair. Michael Somers, […]
23 July 2021
How to sell timber – A harvester’s perspective
How to sell timber – A harvester’s perspective Victor Barber, harvesting manager with Western Forestry Co-op gives some valuable tips when selling timber. He explains various timber sale methods, the importance of a pre-sales inventory and much more. This video was made for Virtual Talking Timber 2021. This video was released as […]
16 July 2021
If you go down the woods today……you shouldn’t see deer every time
0 If you go down the woods today……you shouldn’t see deer every time The continuous deer population growth that has occurred in Ireland in the last 20 years has led to a situation where deer numbers may now be 200,000+ approximately. John Casey, Forestry Development Officer, Mallow takes a look at the impact […]
9 July 2021
Woodlands in Co Cavan
Woodlands in Co Cavan There is evidence of woodland in Cavan stretching back to ancient times. Today the remains of an old forest can be seen at Corratinner Lake, near Virginia. Kevin O’Connell, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer takes us back through historical records of the woodlands of Cavan up to the present […]
11 June 2021
Forest fences – keeping our forests safe
0 Forest fences – keeping our forests safe If animals get into a young forest they can cause serious damage to small trees. Without the protection offered by fences from a range of domesticated and wild animals, our forests risk being damaged irreversibly – economically and environmentally. Forestry advisor Noel Kennedy has advice […]
4 June 2021