…es to set up and operate, and require large areas of felling before they become cost-effective. While able to operate very efficiently on many forest sites in Ireland they have their limitations. They are able to harvest stands very efficiently with straight stems and consequently are used mostly on conifer crops. Harvesting broadleaved stands, however, with their greater variation in stem form and large branches is normally carried out by chainsa…
…Forest Reproductive Material is a term used for the seeds, cones, cuttings and planting stock used in forest establishment. The genetic quality of reproductive material is of key importance to the success of a forest stand as it has a major influence in determining its adaptability, growth and wood quality….
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…. The NeighbourWood Scheme helps local councils and others to create ‘close-to-home’ woodland amenities in partnership with communities for local people to use and enjoy. These ‘neighbourwoods’ vary greatly in size and location, from forests in the countryside and on the outskirts of our villages, towns and cities, to woodlands located in our more built-up areas. Neighbourwoods invariably become a focus for real local partnerships involving people…
…ard mills, timber treatment companies, marketing organisations such as Wood-NI and State companies and agencies involved in timber processing, research and marketing including Coillte, Enterprise Ireland and COFORD, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. WMF has a number of objectives including the promotion of new uses and applications for wood and the support of the highest standards in wood use and design. Most projects have a strong e…
…lanter’ was published in 1767 and it is believed that James Fortescue (1725-82) of Ravensdale Park, Co. Louth, was the author. The book gives general advice and hints arising from the author’s experience and is generally regarded as a very liberal and well thought out pamphlet showing a remarkable enthusiasm for trees. The work was re-published and eventually went to a third edition in 1783. That same year, a slim work entitled ‘An account of the…
…f the National Parks and Wildlife Service and of little concern for the day-to-day management of commercial forests. Since the introduction of Sustainable Forest Management the maintenance and enhancement of forest biodiversity has become an important aspect of forest management. It is a key issue that cuts across nearly all aspects of forest management and today is a requirement of Best Forest Practice and forest certification schemes (FSC and PE…
…al vegetation control This is traditional method of maintaining the plants free from weed competition. A small scythe or hook is used to cut the vegetation around the plant. Alternatively, with tall grassy vegetation it is often sufficient to trample the area around the trees as the weeds, when flattened, remain on the ground. Manual weed control is labour intensive and therefore a costly operation. Depending on the site and weather conditions, it…