Here, we’ve curated a collection of our publications and other useful information. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of forestry principles, seek solutions to specific challenges, or explore innovative approaches to sustainable forest management, our resources section is your gateway to a world of forestry knowledge.
This handbook was published by Pro Silva Ireland in February 2025 with support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
This comprehensive guide on continuous cover forestry (CCF) was produced for those who want to grow a sustainable timber resource while actively promoting the wider benefits provided by forests.
This handbook is for current and future practitioners of CCF management, including foresters, forest owners, contractors, ecologists and students. It will also serve as a valuable resource for those overseeing CCF-managed forests in a regulatory capacity, as well as for individuals involved with projects where CCF is the preferred management approach.
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This booklet was published by Pro Silva Ireland in 2024 as part of the Forestry Promotion Projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Planting a new forest under FT10-continuous cover forestry or restocking a clear-fell site under the Climate Resilience Reforestation Scheme presents a significant opportunity to introduce species diversity from the outset.
The booklet outlines the benefits and basic principles of CCF forest establishments including species composition and group mixtures.
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This booklet was published by Pro Silva Ireland following the Irish Farmers Association, National Farm Forestry conference 2006, which was held in association with Pro Silva Ireland.
Printed copies are available from our chairperson.
Download a Free pdf copy here: What makes Close to Nature Forest Management an attractive choice for Irish Farmers?
Prof. Hans-Jürgen Otto is cofounder and former president of ProSilva Europe. He studied Forestry science at the university of Göttingen, Munich and Nancy. After completing his Doctorate he became a consultant to the ministery of Food, Agriculture and Forestry in Hanover, where he advised on the ecological fundamentals of silviculture, forest protection, plannin and research. After qualifying as a university lecturer in 1984 he has taught Forest Ecology at the university of Göttingen and at the University of Tharandt. He has visited many parts of the world in order to further study Forest Ecology.
Prof.Hans-Jürgen Otto has been a guest of Pro Silva Ireland on three occasions.
Printed copies are available from the Chairperson.
Download a free copy here: Approaches of Close to Nature Silviculture in Sitka Spruce in Ireland by Prof. Hans-Jürgen Otto.
“A forest is an area of land whose main constituents are trees. Without trees, it is not a forest. Therefore clear-fell approach to forestry cannot be described as real forestry” – Talis Kalnars
Download a Free pdf copy here: A tribute to Talis Kalnars MBE
On the following pages you can find further information listed from other sources. Please note these are for information only and Pro Silva Ireland accepts no responsibility or liability for information contained on any linked site.
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