Native Forests

Forest Type 1 (FT1)

The aim of Forest Type 1 – Native Forests is to create new native forests on 'green field' sites focusing on the planting of native tree species, minimal site disturbance and long-term ‘close-to-nature’ management.

As well as presenting opportunities for planting in various environmentally sensitive areas, native forests provide opportunities to protect and expand Ireland’s native woodland resource and associated biodiversity and is a key biodiversity measure within Ireland’s national forest policy.

It also supports a wide range of other benefits and functions arising from native woodlands, relating to reversing wider habitat fragmentation, the protection and enhancement of water quality, landscape, cultural heritage, wood and non-wood products and services, the practice of traditional woodland management techniques, environmental education, and carbon sequestration.

Further information

• For further details, contact your local Teagasc Forestry Adviser.