FOREST DESIGN FOR RESILIENCE: A half-day workshop

Discover new planting options for multifunctional forests under FT10-CCF and the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme

Start Date

25/03/2026

End Date

25/03/2026

Start Time

9:45 am

End Time

1:00 pm

Location

R95 D362

**This workshop is now fully booked. To join the waiting list, please email [email protected]** 

Discover how to design resilient forests for the future

Are you planting a new forest, replanting after storm damage or simply curious about climate-resilient forestry?

Join us for a half-day workshop, combining indoor and on-site discussions, led by expert CCF foresters Manus Crowley and Sean Hoskins.

  • Learn about FT10-CCF, a new planting option in Ireland, designed for increased forest resilience to climate change, pests, diseases and storm damage
  • Understand how diverse forests planted under FT10-CCF can produce long-lived timber products to maximise carbon storage, while promoting biodiversity and healthy forest ecosystems
  • Explore how to balance economic, environmental and cultural values in your forest

 

What you’ll gain:

  • A clear, practical understanding of FT10-CCF forest design principles
  • Fresh insights into a resilient alternative to traditional forest creation
  • Expert guidance on selecting diverse species and on group mixtures
  • A guided field walk of an FT10-CCF site to see design theory brought to life
  • Valuable information on current financial supports available from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to support this type of resilient forest creation

 

Ideal For:

  • Landowners and foresters creating new forests
  • Forest owners deciding what to replant post-storm
  • Anyone passionate about creating sustainable forests

 

Date: 

Time: 9.45am-1pm

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

Meet point: Dicksboro GAA clubhouse, Palmerstown, Co. Kilkenny R95 D362

Cost: FREE

Spaces are limited so REGISTER NOW!

 

Bring suitable clothing and footwear for the site visit. 

Tea and coffee available on arrival. 

 

CPD points are available for foresters registered with the Society of Irish Foresters CPD programme.

 

Supported by funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

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