Get Ready to Thin!
First Thinning of Conifers Demonstration, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon
Many farm forests planted in the early-mid 1990s now require thinning. Thinning is a critical forestry operation to improve the quality and value of the timber crop. On Tuesday 5 October in Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon; Teagasc and Forest Service in association with Coillte, will hold an important National Demonstration of First Thinning of Conifers.
With the very strong current timber prices, thinning can maximise the return from private forestry plantations but good planning and decision making are crucial if the benefits from thinning are to be fully realised. The timing of first thinning is vital as late thinning can devalue the timber crop and risk the stability of the entire forest.
Programme
During
the demonstration, forestry growers will be brought
through the various steps involved in thinning a
conifer forest. The importance of the provision of
satisfactory access, knowing the condition of your
forest, selling your timber to the right buyer, the
mechanics of the thinning operation and protecting
the environment are some of the important issues
which will be discussed by professionals from
Teagasc, Forest Service and Coillte.
Coillte which is thinning this privately owned forest will give live demonstrations of cutting, processing and extracting the thinnings to roadside using their own harvesting and extraction machines.
As more and more owners are getting involved in preparing their forests for thinning the important subject of chainsaw safety will be addressed.
The opportunities to add value to your thinnings by sawmilling on site will be demonstrated by a local mobile sawmilling contractor.
In Kilmurray Hall, a number of forestry companies and organisations will have trade stands offering an extensive range of information on all aspects for forestry. There will also be a welcome opportunity to relax with a cup of tea and a sandwich.
Venue details:
Tuesday 5 October, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon. Arrive any time between 11.30 am and 1 pm at Kilmurray Hall, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon. Participants will be bussed to the nearby site and the demonstration will take approximately 2.5 hours. This is an outdoor event so please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. All are welcome. Event is free.
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For further information contact
Noel Kennedy.
