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Teagasc Forestry Research VOL. 73 NOS. 1&2 2016 Teagasc Forestry Research Broadleaf Tree Improvement e development of a sustainable supply of improved, adapted and healthy seed within the framework of the EU Forest Reproductive Material (FRM) regulations. Broadleaf Silviculture Provision of a suite of silvicultural options and guidance for broadleaf plantation establishment, thinning and rehabilitation. Site Classi cation & Conifer Management e development of site classi cation as the means for more accurately predicting potential forest productivity, growth and yield of managed conifer forests. Further Information: • www.teagasc.ie/forestry provides up to date detailed information on our forestry research programmes, contact details for research sta and much more • Subscribe to Teagasc Forestry e-News: forestry news emailed directly to you • Follow us on Twitter @teagascforestry • Scan the QR code to nd out more about Teagasc’s forestry research www.teagasc.ie THE SOCIETY OF IRISH FORESTERS An Cumann Foraoiseoirí na hÉireann ....promoting professional standards in Irish forestry A new Continuous Professional Development Programme for the Forestry Profession Launching in January 2017, this programme is aimed at professional foresters working in all sectors of the forest and forest products industry. • Industry led development programmes • Open to foresters throughout the country • Earn CPD credits for attending relevant courses & events • Keep up to date with the latest developments in your industry Email [email protected] for further information This programme is supported by the Knowledge Transfer and Information Action Measure of the Forestry Programme 2014 – 2020. To find your local Consultant Forester Contact Society of Irish Foresters at [email protected] or Click on website: www.societyofirishforesters.com ii ii i iii DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR PRINTING. CONTACT THE EXPERTS FOR ADVICE AND QUOTATIONS. Contact: Dan Mulcahy E: [email protected] M: 087 204 1009 T: 01 246 3012 www.arrowprint.ie iv Plant trees and increase your income! Is your land being used to its maximum potential? Why not plant trees alongside your existing enterprise while maintaining your current stocking levels? Forestry has always been a good option for land owners - over 13,000 received a forestry payment in 2015 and more than 600 established new forests during the same year. Reasons to plant trees: 100% of the cost of establishing the new forest is covered by grant aid. Annual premium of up to €249 per acre (€615 per hectare) payable for 15 years. Forestry is compatible with other agriculture schemes, including Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS. Forestry can help farmers to make better use of their land and diversify their income. Changes in taxation rules means that income from forestry clear-felling is tax free for active farmers and foresters. Forestry is good for the environment: helping to protect water quality; in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration; and by replacing fossil fuels with a renewable source of energy. Agro forestry allows for grazing to take place alongside forestry and Forestry for Fibre can be harvested after just 10 – 15 years. Grants and premiums are available for both these schemes. For details of the forestry schemes available, please see www.agriculture.gov.ie/forestservice or contact your forestry advisor. v Serving all electricity customers FALLEN ELECTRICITY WIRES ARE LIVE AND DANGEROUS Never approach or touch. Contact our emergency service immediately. 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More intense red colours indicate greater chlorophyll levels (vigorous growth), while colder green/blue colours indicates poor growth, soil surfaces, water etc. For further information contact: [email protected] 087-1318253 [email protected] 087-9238172 [email protected] 086-3948374 www.osi.ie xii National Mapping Agency As they grow, so does your income ❏ Forest Establishment ❏ Investment ❏ Forest Management ❏ Land Procurement ❏ Roading & Thinning ❏ Forestry Insurance For a free consultation contact your local forester: Padraig Egan Limerick/Clare 061 376304 087 2587817 Michael Connelly Declan Lawless Cork Kerry 086 2583773 066 7123185 087 2572158 Joe Fitzgerald Michael Moran South East West 052 6138772 087 2555167 086 6018491 Alec Moony Mark Clery Midlands Limerick/North Cork 087 1334439 087 7388230 Kieran Allman Barry Roche Kerry Midlands 087 2528330 087 7376189 Martin Doherty Graham Wall Sligo/Leitrim Cavan/Monaghan 087 2324314 087 7913669 Enquiries to head office: Gate Lodge, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co.Cork 1800 928 900 | [email protected] | www.swsforestry.ie xiii The European Forest Institute (EFI)... · is an international organization established by European states. · conducts research and provides policy advice on issues related to forests. · facilitates and stimulates forest-related networking. · promotes the dissemination of unbiased and policy-relevant information on forests and forestry. · advocates for forest research and for the use of scienti fically sound information as a basis for forest policies. 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