Talking Timber
Where Forest Owners meet Timber Buyers
Teagasc's Forestry Development Department will run two Timber Marketing Days where forest owners will have the opportunity to meet with timber buyers, harvesting contractors and foresters. These two events will take place on:
- Tuesday 8 September: McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co Mayo
- Tuesday 15 September: Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co Carlow
Talking Timber are two timber marketing events organised by Teagasc with the co-operation of the Irish timber industry and the Forest Service, DAFM.
The first event will be held at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co Mayo on Tuesday 8 September while the second event will take place one week later on Tuesday 15 September at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co Carlow.
Buying and selling timber
These events will provide an opportunity for forest owners to find out more about the timber sales process and the harvesting options available to them. This will give forest owners a better appreciation how the thinning sales process works and how timber value can be maximised.
Feedback from forest owners has also highlighted the need for a suitable forum to engage with key players involved in the harvest and purchase of timber. Both Talking Timber events will facilitate forest owners who have timber for sale to make contact with timber buyers in their area.
Programme
Registration is at 9.30 am. Event runs from 10am to 2.30pm.
The day will start with an outdoor demonstration organised by the Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association where participants will have the opportunity to view the quality of timber required by Irish sawmills. This outdoor demonstration will be followed by short, snappy indoor presentations from Teagasc, the Forest Service and speakers from the forest industry.
| 9.30am – 10.00am | Registration |
| 10.00am – 10.45am | Opening and outdoor IFFPA presentation / Viewing of timber |
| 10.45am – 11.30am | Coffee and networking |
| 11.30am – 12.45pm | Presentations from forestry sectors and discussion |
| 12.45pm – 1.15pm | Questions and answers |
| 1.15pm – 2.30pm | Networking opportunity |
There will be ample networking opportunities for both timber sellers and buyers at these timber marketing events as a number of companies and contractors will have a stand at these venues.
This is a valuable opportunity for forest owners to meet with those buying timber in your area.
Further information:
- Co Mayo event (8 September), contact Noel Kennedy
- Co Carlow event (15 September), contact Frances McHugh
- You can also contact your local forestry advisor to find out more