Borris – Pro Silva Ireland

Close-to-Nature permanent forest management

The Pro Silva Ireland 2017 Spring Field Day: Borris, Co. Carlow, and the launch of a new Practical Manual on CCF Management

by prosilvairelandApril 6, 2017October 13, 2017

Saturday 22nd April in a commercial farm forest at Spahill, Borris, Co. Carlow Including launch of New Pro Silva Practical Guide (see directions below). Meeting Time 11.00 AM The forest site is situated near the town of Borris in South…

Continuous Cover Forestry seemed like a ‘no-brainer’, and it was always our plan for our forest site, even before we knew there was a term for it. Having grown up on a farm it’s clear to me that working in……

― Anna Browne: Forest Owner

On the right site, established spruce plantations can present an opportunity to convert to CCF systems, transforming over time to become the diverse and resilient woodlands we need for the ongoing provision of timber and other ecosystem services.

― Sean Hoskins: Forestry Contractor and Student

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