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…

To me, ProSilva forest management provides the means where forests can be manged to produce high quality timber and in a financial and ecologically sustainable manner, whilst maintaining forest condition and habitat.

― Padriag O’Tuama: Forest Consultant, former District Manager for Coillte; Past Chair of Pro Silva Ireland 2010-15

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

PSI Members International Study trip to France 2018 September 13, 2018 – September 16, 2018 NOW FULLY BOOKED Pro Silva Ireland are kindly being hosted this year by Marc-Etienne Wilhelm of ONF in France. The tour will be in the Alsace and Vosges region of eastern France and will take place from September 13th to 16th. There will be an emphasis on broadleaved (particularly oak) silviculture and we will see…
PSI Autumn Field Day: Letterfrack, GMIT October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm GMIT Furniture College Letterfrack Details of the Pro Silva Ireland to be confirmed. Sign up for an email alert on the home page.

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