Low Impact Silvicultural Systems

ProSilva Ireland in Co. Carlow and Minister to launch ProSilva Guidebook at Irish Forestry show, 5 May, Stradbally

by prosilvairelandMay 1, 2017April 30, 2018 2 Comments

Thanks to members and newcomers who came to the recent Pro Silva Spring field day at a commercial 110 ha farm forest at Spahill, Borris, Co. Carlow. Our thanks especially to farmer/forester Peter Rose and his wife for hosting such…

Launch of first Teagasc booklet on Continuous Cover Forestry at ProSilva Ireland Raheen Forest, Tuamgreany, East Clare

by prosilvairelandOctober 13, 2016April 30, 2018 2 Comments

o ProSilva Ireland held a very informative day at Raheen Forest, Tuamgreany, Co. Clare, last Saturday on the 8 October. It was led by ProSilva committee member and site forester/mycologist, Jonathan Spazzi. We were also delighted to share news of a…

Pro Silva Ireland field day- Saturday 8th October 2016 Raheen Forest, Tuamgreany, East Clare and AGM

by prosilvairelandSeptember 19, 2016October 13, 2016

The Pro Silva Ireland Autumn Field Day will be held on Saturday 8th October in Raheen Forest, Tuamgreany, Co. Clare (see directions below). Meeting Time 11.00 AM The Raheen forest is situated near the village of Tuamgraney, Scarriff ,East Clare,…

Close-to-Nature forestry is good for forests, people and the planet. I’m excited to be a part of a growing conversation for permanent forests in Ireland.

― Cathy Fitzgerald; Pro Silva Ireland Committee, eco-social artist, caretaker – Hollywood Forest, Carlow

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

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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