National Forestry Establishment Demonstration in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

See what forestry can offer your farming enterprise at the National Forestry Establishment Demonstration in Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre, Strokestown on Tuesday 12 October 2010.

Organised by Teagasc in association with Forest Service, the demonstration will focus on planning and planting a farm forestry enterprise. With a 100% planting grants, 20 year annual tax-free premiums, FEPS premiums in place of REPS payments and retention of the Single Payment, there has never been a better time for farmers to consider forestry.

Because forestry is a long term crop and new to most farmers and landowners, it is critical that they inform themselves of the issues involved and satisfy themselves that forestry is the right move for they and their families.

Programme

With expert advice from Teagasc and Forest Service, a range of important issues from land suitability, grants and premium schemes, selecting the right trees, getting the ground preparation right, looking after the young trees and how forestry interacts with other farming schemes will be comprehensively discussed and demonstrated. Information and advice will be available for REPS farmers from the Afforestation Scheme to the FEPS scheme.

This demonstration will highlight ground preparation, fencing, planting and protecting and enhancing the environment

In addition, there will be a special focus on REPS tree and hedge planting measures with expert advice from Teagasc REPS staff.

In Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre, a number of forestry companies and organisations will have trade stands offering an extensive range of information on all aspects for forestry.

Venue details:

Tuesday 12 October, Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Arrive any time between 11.30 am and 1 pm at Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Please note that buses will depart from the Hall to the demonstration site every twenty minutes between 11.30 am and 1 pm 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. Garmin's Loc8 Code: F20-56-TC5

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For further information contact Noel Kennedy.