Forestry Development

Department Objective

To lead, drive and guide the expansion and development of the farm forestry sector in Ireland, in consultation with our stakeholders, so that it can achieve and optimise its potential

Department Structure

Head of Department

Dr. Nuala Ní Fhlatharta
1 Administrator

Research

4 Researchers & 1 Contract Researcher
2 Technical/Farm Staff
7 Post Graduate Students

Advice & Training

1 Forestry Specialist
8 Forestry Advisers
1 Foreign Liasion Officer

Department Activities

Launch of forestry promotion campaign including forestry element in agricultural courses, presence at agricultural events, RDS awards
Range of initiatives to encourage wood mobilisation including Talking Timber, Decision Support Tools
Support to pilot forestry KTGs and ongoing roll out of Forestry KTGs

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