Join a growing conversation toward continuous cover forestry that prioritises the environmental, social and economic benefits of forests.
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Pro Silva Ireland’s aim is to operate throughout the island of Ireland, conform to the Principles of Pro Silva Europe, so as to promote Pro Silva Principles of continuous cover forestry practice in Ireland.
Pro Silva Ireland has a voluntary committee who are passionate about a new, direction for Irish forests. We have expert practical experience of Close-to-Nature continuous cover management, forest harvesting, forest ecology and mycology, policy development, timber quality and furniture design, and forest-farm advisory knowledge.
Pro Silva Ireland members in the southwest may be interested in an upcoming Teagasc CCF forest walk in Co. Limerick. The walk near Caherconlish will showcase the transformation management of a 10 ha spruce/oak young plantation. Participants will visit the private…
Who will determine the forest of the future? Discussion about interest of industry, nature conservation, administration, hunters lobby, forest organizations, (in)dependent forest owners. Thursday 30th March 16:00 – 17:30 CET (15:00 – 16:30 WET, 17:00-18:30 EET) via Zoom Moderator: Anna Browne (IRL) – Meeting…
Saturday 22nd April 2023 Cadamstown, Co. Offaly CCF Strength in Numbers Time – Meet 10.30am for registrationLocation – https://goo.gl/maps/xe8mrqzuV12fQAHk8 Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch. Pro Silva Ireland’s Spring Field Day will demonstrate the benefits of Continuous Cover…
CCF has the potential to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits like no other form of sustainable forestry. The science of CCF is rapidly developing to provide foresters and woodland owners with the information required for best practice. As a management approach CCF is very hands-on and tangible, and there is great personal fulfilment from working in harmony with nature.
Continuous Cover Forestry seemed like a ‘no-brainer’, and it was always our plan for our forest site, even before we knew there was a term for it. Having grown up on a farm it’s clear to me that working in harmony with nature is always the correct choice. Ecosystems evolve as they do for a reason and it’s so important to respect them!
Close-to-Nature forestry is good for forests, people and the planet. I’m excited to be a part of a growing conversation for permanent forests in Ireland.
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