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Close-to-Nature permanent forest management

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    Our policy prioritises the need for long-term, permanent mixed species forestry that is both ecologically and economically sustainable.
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    Pro Silva Ireland endorses the Close-to-Nature continuous cover professional forest management systems of Pro Silva Europe, that have been practised in European countries since the mid 20th century.
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    • The Role of Mixed Woods in Irish Silviculture By T. Clear, B.Agr.Sc.
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    • Intervention costs money! by Robert Scott
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Pro Silva Ireland: promoting Close-to-Nature permanent forest management in Ireland since 2000. Join a growing conversation toward continuous cover forestry that prioritises the environmental, social and economic benefits of forests.

CCF Forest Walk, Co. Limerick

by prosilvairelandApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023

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…

Read More CCF Forest Walk, Co. Limerick

continuous cover forestry, Events, Oak, Teagasc

2nd Pro Silva Webinar

by prosilvairelandMarch 28, 2023

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…

Read More 2nd Pro Silva Webinar

continuous cover forestry, Events, Policy, Pro Silva Europe Meeting, Webinar

Pro Silva Spring Field Day

by prosilvairelandMarch 16, 2023March 23, 2023

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…

Read More Pro Silva Spring Field Day

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What people are saying

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.

― Cathy Fitzgerald; Pro Silva Ireland Committee, eco-social artist, caretaker – Hollywood Forest, Carlow

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……

Read More Ted Wilson: MSIF, Walsh Fellow in Silviculture,Teagasc Forestry Development Dept.

― Ted Wilson: MSIF, Walsh Fellow in Silviculture,Teagasc Forestry Development Dept. Ted Wilson, Silviculturist

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