‘Close to Nature Forest Management –
the Pro Silva approach’ –
by ecologist Faith Wilson
Irish Wildlife Trust – Green Drinks
Dublin 2 – top floor
6th November 2018
Faith will give an overview of Pro Silva Ireland, its aims and work to date.
ProSilva Ireland is an All Ireland organisation, which aims to develop and promote the ProSilva Principles in Irish forestry which, through a diversification of age and species structures allow for the full development of the forests ecological role and the simultaneous economic production of high quality forest products. ProSilva Ireland promotes knowledge and practical examples of continuous cover forestry management in woodlands across Ireland through field days and study trips to the continent. Continuous cover forestry management is a forest management system where forest managers and owners work hand in hand with the natural processes and dynamics that occur in forests to the benefit of the forest owner, the environment and society in general. ProSilva members believe that forests provide four categories of benefit to society. These are:
- production of timber and other products
- protection of soil and climate
- maintenance of ecosystems
- recreation, amenity, and cultural aspects
