Woodland and Bioenergy Show – Pro Silva Ireland

Close-to-Nature permanent forest management

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…

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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