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CCF in Ireland: An introduction

Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) is more than just a management approach—it’s a way of seeing the forest as a dynamic, ever-evolving ecosystem. By maintaining tree cover and adapting to changing conditions, CCF provides forest owners with a sustainable strategy for steady income while building resilience against climate change. Discover how this innovative method is shaping the future of Irish forestry!

CCF in Ireland: principles and practice

How do we turn even-aged plantations into diverse, resilient forests? Prof. Ted Wilson explores the step-by-step process of stand transformation in CCF. Through strategic thinning interventions, forests gradually develop a more irregular structure, evolving into thriving, sustainable ecosystems. Watch to learn how CCF principles shape the future of Irish forestry!

CCF in Ireland: Future-proofing forests through practice

How do we shape resilient forests for the future? In Ireland, Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) practitioners blend knowledge with hands-on experience, carefully selecting trees to retain or remove. This crucial process ensures healthier, more diverse, and sustainable woodlands for generations to come. Watch as we explore the practice of tree marking and its vital role in forest management!

These videos were produced with support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Thoughts From The Woods

Paddy Purser, forestry consultant, shares his thoughts on the development of the organisation and practicing CCF in Ireland.

Faith Wilson, ecologist, shares her thoughts on the ecological and environmental benefits of CCF.

Liam Byrne, forestry contractor, discusses the multifunctional benefits of CCF and the honour of hosting the Pro Silva Annual Meeting 2023.

Forestry consultant Phil Morgan shares his thoughts on how the practice of CCF has evolved in Ireland over the past 25 years.

Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, shares his thoughts on engaging forest owners and foresters in CCF management and finding local solutions to global problems.

Manus Crowley, forester and ecologist, shares his thoughts on the importance of encouraging the next generation into forestry and engaging with the principles of CCF.

Go behind the scenes at the Pro Silva Annual Meeting 2023 with the event coordinator, Olive Leavy

Information videos and webinars

Pro Silva Ireland Webinar: Forest Establishment Design for Continuous Cover Forestry with panellists Manus Crowley, Padraig O’Tuama and Paddy Purser. March 2024

Episode 6 – Continuous Cover Forestry

From the “Let’s Talk Forestry, a forest owner’s journey” series

Jun 2024

UK-based @WoodForTheTrees talk to David Pengelly, SelectFor, about CCF – Part 1

Jul 2024

UK-based @WoodForTheTrees talk to David Pengelly, SelectFor, about CCF – Part 2

Jul 2024

Pro Silva Ireland Webinar: Deer Management and Continuous Cover Forestry Feb 2024

Pro Silva Ireland members Manus Crowley and Olive Leavy on Ear to the Ground, Nov 2023

Pro Silva Ireland Webinar: Exploring The Belowground Forest Ecosystem Nov 2023

Forestry of the Future? High-quality Timber, risk reduction & Biodiversity

Irish Forestry owners explain why they transform plantations instead of clearfelling

Why & how more and more plantations are being transformed into mixed multifunctional forests

Pro Silva Ireland Webinar: Conversion to continuous cover forestry in the era of climate change

CCFG webinar: a long-term study of transformation to CCF in Sitka Spruce in Ireland

Pro Silva Ireland Webinar: Natural Regeneration