Thirty Pro Silva Ireland members arrived in Slovenia in late September, where they were generously hosted over three days of forests, culture, food and CCF, by Pro Silva Slovenia and associates.
The review, authored by Edward Wilson, recognises A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland, by Sean Hoskins, as a major milestone for CCF practice in Ireland.
Family forestry took centre stage at Pro Silva Ireland’s autumn field day, where the Leavys of Kinnegad demonstrated how continuous cover forestry (CCF) was delivering multiple benefits for multiple generations at their Kinwood Forest, Co. Westmeath.
Irish Forest Service inspectors brought their experience and interest to the woods for a full day of continuous cover forestry discussion and learning with Pro Silva Ireland last month.