Leitrim – Pro Silva Ireland

Recent press coverage of Close-to-Nature continuous cover forestry (CCF)

by prosilvairelandMay 15, 2018June 14, 2018

Pro Silva Ireland is pleased to share a recent article in the Irish press about CCF forestry. Read more

Planting real forests, forever producing wood and adding beauty

by prosilvairelandJuly 11, 2012July 16, 2012

ProSilva Ireland member and host to our last ProSilva Open Forest day in Leitrim, Mary Legge, reflects on all they have learned about forests over the yearspIt was both a great pleasure and rather intimidating to welcome the members of…

Our 2 acres of woodland is more diverse and thriving; and is providing 70 tonnes of firewood every three years! Continuous cover forestry is the way forward for so many reasons.

― Martin Lyttle; caretaker Hollywood forest, Carlow

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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