Pro Silva Ireland

Advancing Continuous Cover Forestry to prioritise the integration of environmental, social and economic benefits of forests

Pro Silva Ireland

Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), also known as closer-to-nature forestry, is a forest management system that integrates the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry by maintaining the forest canopy and embracing natural regeneration to replace harvested trees. 

Environmental

CCF is a forest management practice that respects the natural processes of forest growth and renewal, creates space for biodiversity and protects habitats

Social

CCF enables the development of permanent forests, which provide society with multiple social benefits, including beautiful spaces for recreation and well-being

Economic

At the heart of CCF management is the management of individual trees for the production of quality timber, ensuring that the forest ecosystem is profitable and sustainable 

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Pro Silva Ireland is delighted to offer new dates for training on early transformation to CCF in Sitka spruce plantations in Ireland. This training is ideal for anyone who has participated in other Pro Silva Ireland events and wishes to develop practical skills in tree selection and marking.