Forestry Research
Teagasc forestry research covers many aspects of the life cycle of a forest from seedling to sawdust.
Research is carried out in Teagasc research centres in state-of-the-art laboratories and growing facilities and on privately owned farm forests throughout Ireland.
We strive to deliver science-based innovation, significantly benefiting our advisory and training services. It allows for rapid and effective knowledge transfer.
Teagasc Forest Research Day 2019
Overview of current Teagasc forestry research projects:
Tree Breeding / Genetics
- Ash resistance to ash dieback - Development of ash tree genetic resources with resistance to ash dieback
- Irish Birch and Alder Improvement Programme - Improving the genetic quality of native birch and alder
- Fit Forests Project - The response of tree species to climate change
- GENESIS Project - Genomic evaluation for the sustainable improvement of Sitka spruce
Silviculture / Management
- Broadleaf Silviculture Project - Investigating the establishment and management of broadleaf crops
- Transformation of Sitka spruce to CCF
- Ash restructuring - Group selection and underplanting of ash stands to mitigate ash dieback
- PW-IPM Project - Towards integrated pest management for pine weevil in Ireland
- Sustainable thinning - Thinning to improve profitability and timber quality of Sitka and Norway spruce
Utilisation
- Exploitation of small diameter alder - Exploitation of the working properties and utilisation of small-diameter alder
Overview of past Teagasc forestry research projects
Contacts
- Contact the relevant Forestry Research Staff for further information.
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