About CCF

Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), also known as close-to-nature forestry, supports the natural growth and renewal of forests through considered management. By using selective felling rather than clear-felling whole forests, it creates space for biodiversity, protects habitats and water, and supports the sustainable production of quality timber. 

Permanent, diverse and resilient CCF forests can meet human needs while enhancing biodiversity and adapting to change.

This resource library introduces the principles and practice of CCF in Ireland — from forest transformation and tree marking to harvesting, biodiversity, available supports and the role of CCF in building climate-resilient forests.