…subjects from the home country. These ‘planters’ would, by virtue of their new land, become over time the economic and then subsequently, the political elite. The idea is put into effect in Ireland throughout the 17th century. “Great numbers of ‘undertakers’ – English or Scots planters on forfeited lands who ‘undertook’ certain developments, or acquired a franchise to do so – spread across Ireland through out the sixteenth and seventeenth century…
…Company Location Size Website Balcas Ltd. Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh Large www.balcas.com ECC Timber Products Ltd. Corr na Móna,Co. Galway Large www.ecc.ie Glennon Brothers Ltd. Longford, Co. Longford and Fermoy, Co. Cork Large www.glennonbrothers.ie GPWood Enniskeane, Co. Cork Large www.gpwood.ie Murray Timber Group Ltd. Ballygar, Co. Galway andBallon, Co. Carlow Large www.mtg.ie Coolrain Sawmills Ltd Coolrain, Co. Laois Medium www.gardendeckingf…
…Further information at: Restoring Priority Woodland Habitats in Ireland RESEARCH An on-going research programme on native woodlands is underway by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). A summary of current research projects can be found at: Woodlands Research Native Woodland Survey The recently completed survey of native woodlands has provided a current assessment of the conservation status of Irish native woodlands. It is a valuable re…
…ecialist carpenters. Bronze trumpets and cauldrons appeared as a result of new sheet working techniques. More complex clay moulds allowed more sophisticated casting, resulting in the production of gold jewelry and items of outstanding quality. It is clear that society became more structured and, at the same time, more aggressive. It is likely that Chieftains, or high-ranking individuals, wielded great power and control. At around the same time, hu…
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…forestry strategy setting an aspirational target of 17% by 2030.Today this commitment continues by providing grants and annual compensation payments (premiums) to landowners to plant forests, whether for commercial timber production or for amenity and conservation purposes. Grant schemes The Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is responsible for the administration of the forestry grant schemes. Under the Forestry Programm…
…degree programme has always been complimented by a strong post-graduate research component and this has grown significantly in recent years. Institutes of Technology Third level forestry education capacity was expanded significantly in the late 1990s with the development of two new forestry degree programmes, at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in 1997 and at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in 1998. Both programmes were develope…
…sed by tree breeders are: Plus tree selection Controlled crossings Progeny testing Clonal testing Plus tree selection Ash clone bank at Kilmacurragh ( photo D. Thompson) Superior trees (Plus trees) are selected in the best forest stands as breeding stock for the improved varieties. These trees display superior characteristics to the surrounding trees in the stand e.g. straighter stem, larger volume etc. Shoots from these trees are taken and grafte…