Forest Establishment Walks 2022

Because new forests are important, 21 March - 1 April

Walk details including individual registration links can be found in the table below 

To keep everyone safe, you need to register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive an email with meeting point details including an Eircode.

Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are organising a nationwide series of forest walks from 21 March to 1 April focusing on forest establishment and the management of young forests. At these events, forestry experts from Teagasc and the Department will explain why it is essential to plant trees and care for young forests.

Forestry can be a highly attractive land use option making marginal land work. People plant forests for very different reasons. Objectives may include timber production, biodiversity, recreation, climate mitigation or leaving a legacy. Forests take many years to mature, gradually delivering more and more ecosystem services.

New forests require active management to become well established. If a young forest is not well looked after, future revenues are likely to disappoint and biodiversity value will be compromised. It is therefore very important to look after a young forest and that owners know what needs to be done each year. After all, it is the owner that will benefit financially and enjoy the beauty from well looked after trees!

Topics that will be discussed range from establishment and management grant schemes to practical management operations and how to enhance biodiversity value.

The aim of these walks is to provide guidance to forest owners and to those considering establishing a new woodland. Forest owners should get to know and enjoy their forests.

Please note: all walks start at 2pm. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Further information

• For further details on any of the above Forest Establishment Walks, contact your local Teagasc Forestry Adviser