…gy sectors. These knowledge sharing and training initiatives disseminate up-to-date and highly relevant research outputs to practicing forestry professionals, including timber yield modelling tools (GROWFOR) and timber supply forecasting tools (FORECAST GIS). Society of Irish Foresters (SIF) SIF, the representative body of the forestry profession in Ireland, provides a range of education and knowledge transfer services to its members and the wider…
…rising from the audits corrective action requests can be raised for any non-compliances found and depending on the seriousness of the issue a period of time is allowed to correct the non-compliance. Failure to do so for major issues can result in the withdrawal of the certificate with its consequences for access to markets. Full audit reports are compiled and public summaries are made available via the web. FSC audit reports are available for Iris…
…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…
…he original plus trees or superior individuals selected within the progeny test itself. Material (grafts or seed) from these trees is then used create a seed orchards for the production of improved planting stock. Clonal testing Within populations (unimproved stands, seed stands or families) individuals are often found with outstanding characteristics which are far superior to the rest. Tree breeders select and vegetatively propagate these individ…
…ues such as micropropagation and somatic embryogenesis to produce improved material in commercial quantities. Much research has been carried out on forest trees with some success. While these techniques are possible with some species, the high cost of production is proving to be a limiting factor in their wide scale use. They are however being used as a research tool to produce stock plants for conventional cutting production. The advantages of ve…
…ng forest owners, foresters and others founded to develop and promote close-to-nature forestry practice in Ireland as an alternative to clearfelling. Consultants The number of forestry consultants in Ireland has risen significantly in recent years in response to the increase in private planting. Today the forest sector is serviced by a group of professionals that advise of all aspects of forestry including planning, silviculture, establishment, in…
…iscussed and include a review of documentary material related to the Watson-Wentworth-Fitzwilliam estate based at Coolattin near Shillelagh in the south of the county. The progression of the industry over the period is referenced to the overall social and political evolution of the county and related issues. Published in 2009 by COFORD. Glimpses of Irish Forestry by John Mc Loughlin and Donal Magner This booklet provides a snapshot of Irish forest…
…to have a drastic and enduring effect on the Irish woodlands. 1549 English Book of Common Prayer ordered to be used in Ireland. 1553 Papal authority restored briefly under Queen Mary. 1560Elizabeth comes to the throne and restores Anglicanism. England proceeds to build up her navy which goes on to defeat Spain in 1588. During her rule, Elizabeth I expressly orders the destruction of all woods in Ireland to deprive the Irish insurgents of shelter….