Forestry
Building resilience in Irish forests: Learning from storms and adapting for the future
The impacts of environmental shifts are not only reshaping the forests we manage but are also directly reshaping the wood market, Dr. Ian Short, Senior Forestry Research Officer, explores the importance of building resilience in Irish forests.
26 September 2025
‘Forests have a critical and lasting influence across generations’
Supports have been made available to make sure that the opportunities are there for anyone with suitable land to plant trees and establish new forests.
19 September 2025
‘Trees in Our Lives’ photo competition winners announced
The overall winners of the 2025 Teagasc / Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Forest photo competition received their prizes from Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae, T.D. at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, yesterday, Tuesday 16 September.
17 September 2025
Visit Teagasc Forestry at the National Ploughing Championships
It’s that time of year again when all roads will lead to the National Ploughing Championships, taking place this year at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
12 September 2025
Selling Timber: Weight versus volume
Timber is generally sold either by weight (tonnes) or volume (cubic meters, m³). When comparing weight and volume measurements, it is essential to understand that timber's weight can change, but its volume generally remains the same.
5 September 2025
The role of Timber Harvester Heads in recording a harvest
Accurate, real-time information on the volume and classification of timber being harvested is an essential tool for forest managers, contractors, and forest owners. In this, the sixth of eight articles in a series, Teagasc Forestry Advisors explain the role of the harvesting head.
29 August 2025
Navigating the post-storm timber harvesting and marketing process
As part of its ongoing support for forest owners impacted by storm damage, Teagasc is holding a series of One-to-One Forestry Clinics, focusing on areas significantly impacted by recent weather events, commencing on August 21.
22 August 2025
Close-to-nature forest management workshops
Outdoor forest training is back this September with two new workshops on offer to forest owners but also relevant to forestry professionals and the general public.
15 August 2025
Timber Stack Measurement
As timber harvesting in forests affected by previous storms continues, it is in every forest owner’s interest to be in control of both the harvesting and sales processes.
8 August 2025
Supporting the long-term recovery of Ireland’s ash
Ash dieback is one of the most serious threats to Irish native trees. As over 90% of ash trees are expected to be lost, urgent action is needed to identify and protect the small number of trees showing natural tolerance.
4 August 2025