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Pro Silva Ireland Booklets

Here, we’ve curated a collection of useful information and practical booklets. 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.

What makes Close to Nature Forest Management an attractive choice for Irish Farmers?

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?

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Approaches of Close to Nature Silviculture in Sitka Spruce in Ireland by Prof. Hans-Jürgen Otto

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.

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A tribute to Talis Kalnars MBE - a UK leader in close to nature forest management

“A forest is an area of land whose main constituents are trees. Without tress, 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

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External resources

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.