Forestry Training

Forestry Courses

Teagasc offers a wide range of local, short, practical courses. Topics can include formative shaping of broadleaves and timber measurement.

Please contact your local Forestry Advisor for further details.

Forestry Education

Teagasc College Ballyhaise, Co Cavan has provided forestry training since 1988.

Forestry courses available at Ballyhaise College include full-time QQI Level 5 & 6 forestry courses, the Forest Machine Operator Training Programme and short skills courses.

A forestry qualification from Ballyhaise College has provided the opportunity for many students to develop wide ranging and interesting careers including:

Work as self-employed forestry contractors
Developed careers in arboriculture and tree care service
Further their education to higher levels
Work for established forestry management companies and organisations

Available courses:

Teagasc Forestry Courses
- Level 5 Certificate in Forestry
- Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry
- Forest Machine Operator Training Programme

Further information:

John Kelly, Principal of Ballyhaise College, Cavan
Detailed information on the Teagasc Forestry Courses

Marianne Lyons, Forestry Lecturer at Teagasc Ballyhaise College gives an overview of the Level 5 and Level 6 forestry education opportunities at the College. Filmed at TIMBER 2017, Stradbally Hall Estate, Co Laois.

Marianne Lyons, Forestry Lecturer at Teagasc Ballyhaise College discusses the new forest machine (harvester and forwarder) operator training module at the College. Filmed at TIMBER 2017, Stradbally Hall Estate, Co Laois.