UCD forestry

Close-to-Nature permanent forest management

Pro Silva Ireland UCD talk on Conversion to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in the era of Climate Change by Dr. Pavel Bednar

by prosilvairelandJune 13, 2019June 14, 20191 Comment

Download a PDF of the talk here: Dr Bednar's talk Pro Silva Ireland hosted public talk in UCD on the 25th April on the building of adaptive forests in the era of climate change. Dr Bednar, a researcher for the Forestry…

A view from the treetops

by prosilvairelandOctober 28, 2018October 28, 2018

Pro Silva Ireland's breadth and depth of knowledge about Close-to-Nature continuous cover forestry practice is due to our members and our strong connections to best practice in Europe. Pro Silva Ireland member Ted Wilson, committed to advancing knowledge of CCF…

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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

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

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