Forestry
Listening to the trees
Paul Butler discusses the connection humans have with trees and promotes “Listening to the Trees” by appreciating the emotional, cultural, and environmental significance of trees.
06 September 2024
2025 RDS Forest Awards – Don’t forget to enter
We are fast approaching the closing date for entries for this year’s RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards. The application deadline is 12 PM, Monday September 9, 2024.
30 August 2024
Managing Highly Productive Conifer Forests - Best Practice Event
A free outdoor event, taking place on September 4, will focus on the benefits and best practices of thinning conifer forests to improve timber quality and maximise financial returns, Dr Niall Farrelly, Teagasc Forestry Researcher, and Noel Kennedy, Forestry Advisor, tell us more.
23 August 2024
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme: Offering financial support for Reforestation
Padraic O’Leary discusses the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme, which aims to enhance forest resilience to climate change through diverse reforestation practices, offering financial support and environmental benefits to participating farmers.
16 August 2024
Trees provide income enhancement opportunities on the farm
Integrating trees can provide many benefits on the farm, environmental and social as well as financial. A well-planned forest fits in very well and complements existing farm enterprises, providing additional and competitive income streams and thereby supporting farm sustainability.
09 August 2024
Forestry Focus at the Tullamore Show 2024
Liam Kelly tells us that visiting the Forestry Village at the 2024 Tullamore Show offers a prime chance to explore the new DAFM Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and get expert advice from Teagasc forestry advisers on various forestry and renewable energy options.
02 August 2024
ContinuFOR Project highlighted at IUFRO 2024 Congress
Dr Grace Jones of Teagasc tells of her positive experience when presenting her work undertaken as part of the ContinuFor project at a recent IUFRO international congress in Stockholm, Sweden.
26 July 2024
A look at the Forest Roads Scheme 2023-2027
Forest roads provide crucial access to and within a forest, writes Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, who takes a closer look at the Forest Roads Scheme.
19 July 2024
Agroforestry workshop at Teagasc Tullamore - AF4EU
Christian Fitzgerald and John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Officers, write about a recent workshop for the Horizon Europe-funded AF4EU Agroforestry Business Model Innovation Network Project held to share experiences, identify training needs, and discuss sustainable agroforestry practices.
12 July 2024
Major Forestry Open Day at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow
Almost 300 forest owners, foresters and industry stakeholders attended a Teagasc Forestry Open Day yesterday, 4 July 2024 at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow.
05 July 2024
Woodlands and water quality targets
Clean water has become a very important concern in Ireland today. We have an obligation to meet our water quality objectives as set out in the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2023-2027. We also need to protect our drinking water sources.
28 June 2024
Setting the scene for the Teagasc Forestry Open Day
An exciting Teagasc Forestry Open Day, providing a great opportunity to learn and explore all aspects of forestry, will take place on Thursday, July 4, at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. Local forestry advisor, Frances McHugh sets the scene for this important event.
25 June 2024
Enhanced afforestation rates required to help meet climate targets
Forest creation, appropriate management and use of long-lived harvest wood products can significantly contribute to Ireland’s carbon emissions targets, Dr Junliang Zou, Researcher in Forest Carbon, told the Teagasc Counting Carbon Conference.
24 June 2024
Forestry Advice at BEEF2024
Forestry Advisory Kevin O’Connell explains how the Teagasc Forestry staff will be available at Beef2024 in Teagasc Grange, Co Meath on Wednesday 26th June to engage with attendees and explore how forestry can play an important role in the whole farm planning process.
21 June 2024
Your livestock can benefit when you plant trees
It may surprise you but the science is showing that planting trees on your farm is reliable way of keeping your animals more healthy, Paul Butler, Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, tells us more.
14 June 2024
Cavan farmer foresters scoop 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
Derek and Yvonne McCabe’s sustainable integration of their farming and forestry enterprises makes them worthy winners of 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award. Noel Kennedy tells us more.
07 June 2024
New Scheme has Kilconnell Forestry Back in the Spotlight
During a recent forestry open day in Kilconnell, Co. Galway, experts discussed native forest establishment, young conifer management, and the new Native Tree Area Scheme. Peter Higgins, Teagasc B&T Drystock Advisor, tells us more.
02 June 2024
Improving water quality with trees on farms
A Woodland for Water event is taking place at the Teagasc Moorepark Research Centre, today Wednesday, May 29. The event is focused on enhancing water quality and wider farm sustainability.
29 May 2024
A Brief Look at Forestry in Argentina
Christian FitzGerald, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, discusses Argentina's forestry resources, the extent of forest plantations and native forests, their economic significance, the potential for expansion and sustainability.
24 May 2024
Woodlands for Water Event
The Woodland for Water national event will take place in Teagasc Moorepark on Wednesday 29 of May 2024. The event will highlight the range of water-related ecosystem services provided by the establishment in 2023 of almost three hectares of new native woodland. John Casey tells us what to expect.
17 May 2024
Strong interest in Teagasc Forestry One-to-One Clinics
Almost 500 landowners recently availed of the opportunity to have a confidential, independent and objective appointment with an experienced Teagasc Forestry Adviser by attending a one-to-one clinic.
10 May 2024
Saving our native ash
Ash dieback, a fungal disease first identified in Ireland in 2012, is having devastating effects on ash populations nationally. It is expected that the disease will affect most ash trees in Ireland, causing the majority to die over the next two decades.
05 May 2024
Winners of the 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award announced
Teagasc is delighted to announce that the winners of the 2024 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award are Derek and Yvonne McCabe.
03 May 2024
Benefits of active forest management to be highlighted at Teagasc forest walks
From May 2 to May 17, Teagasc invites all forest owners and enthusiasts to a series of fascinating forest walks focusing on proactive forest management.
30 April 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seedling Establishment
The fourth and final in a series of articles on natural regeneration in Irish woodlands, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell examines the principal of seedling establishment.
26 April 2024
Harnessing the potential of birch
Birch is one of the most common woodland trees in Ireland, but has long been regarded as a timber species of minor importance due to its poor stem quality and poor survival and growth rates.
23 April 2024
Forestry and Direct Payment Interactions 2024
It’s that time of year again to focus on your Direct Payments and online application. In this article, Teagasc forestry specialist Tom Houlihan considers some key Direct Payment interactions with regard to forestry and trees on the farm.
12 April 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Germination
In this series of articles on natural regeneration, it has been shown that there are four important principals governing this process; seed production, seed predation, germination and establishment. In this article, Kevin O’Connell takes a closer look at the seed germination process.
05 April 2024
Insights from the recent Talking Timber event
There was great interest in 'Talking Timber 2024', held recently in the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co Tipperary. Michael Somers tells us about what happened at the event.
29 March 2024
Natural Regeneration in Irish Woodlands: Seed Predation
In a series of articles, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, Kevin O’Connell, focuses on four important principals governing natural regeneration in Irish woodlands; seed production, seed predation, germination and establishment. In this article, Kevin examines seed predation.
22 March 2024