Continuous Cover Forestry Workshop

Join Pro Silva Ireland for a practical, field-based introduction to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in one of Ireland’s most advanced CCF forests.

This one-day workshop is designed for foresters, forest owners, ecologists and anyone interested in developing their understanding of CCF and its role in supporting resilient, productive and multifunctional forests.

An in-forest workshop that combines demonstration and discussion to explore the potential of CCF management. Participants will have the opportunity to see how CCF is applied on the ground and learn about the management decisions that shape a permanent forest over time.

Topics covered include:

• The principles of CCF management
• Transformation to CCF
• Timber production, harvesting and markets
• Tree selection
• Biodiversity enhancement & ecosystem services
• Non-wood forest revenues
• Deer management

Cloragh Forest has been managed under CCF principles for more than two decades and provides a unique opportunity to observe the long-term outcomes of continuous cover management in an Irish forest setting. The workshop is also an opportunity to meet and engage with experts in the field of CCF.

Whether you are considering CCF for your own forest, working in the forestry sector or simply interested in CCF/close-to-nature forestry, this workshop will provide valuable insights into the practical application of CCF in Ireland.