Climate Action Plan and Certification
Farmer Journals Article 20.08.20 ‘Forest Management Certification should be part of the Climate Action Bill’ – Forestry Services Ltd
Successful Audit 2020
Hi All……GOOD NEWS FSL has passed the 2020 Surveillance Audit with flying colours, (no Corrective Action requests) independently verified by Soil Association UK. Fantastic work from all involved, the time spent keeping good records, and knowing best practice shows dedication from employees to a job well done. The area/hectares in the group has doubled since […]
Forestry faces a ‘lost generation’ of farmers due to ash wipeout
Growing anger at inaction on impact of ash dieback disease which could cost growers over €1 billion Wilting foliage and stem lesions are two of the signs of the dreaded chalara fraxinea, otherwise known as ‘Ash Dieback’. A generation of farmers could be lost to forestry as a result of the treatment of plantation owners […]
There will come a point when we won’t have any ash left in Ireland
As ash dieback continues to wipe out ash plantations all over the country, forestry growers are demanding a more co-ordinated response on mitigation and compensation measures Wipeout: Tony Garahy with one of the dead ash trees on his plantation at Lough Boora Farm, Leabeg, Co. Offaly. Photo: Alf Harvey A day is coming when ash […]
ITGA Fieldday Itinerary Fanningsbog woodlands, Co. Tipperary March 27th
In association with Euroforest Ireland & Forestry Services Ltd. Field day to Fanningsbog woodlands, Co. Tipperary. Due to the nature of the site and requirement for bus transport, pre-booking of attendance on the field day is requested. To attend the day, please email info@itga.ie for further details on the day and meeting point for bus. […]
Afforestation
Forests have to potential to sequester 8 to 10 tonnes of carbon per hectare per year throughout the rotation of the crop and continue to store carbon in its products for many years after. The afforestation grants available, cover the cost of establishment, with attractive premiums for the first 15 years and tax-free returns at […]
Dunmore East – Neighbourwood Scheme
The Neighbourwood Scheme supports the development of attractive amenities for public use, suitable for public or private landowners in partnership with local communities. Dunmore East, Co. Waterford was restored and developed into a vibrant amenity for people to reconnect with the natural world. This project was funded by the Forest Service and made possible by […]
Ash Die-back Scheme
Euroforest and Forestry Services Limited bring together many years of experience in the forest industry to provide a high quality and efficient end to end service to address the ash disease epidemic. If you have symptoms of the disease in your plantation please check out www.ashdieback.ie. Together we offer services regarding identifying the disease, responding, […]
Euroforest Ireland Ltd – Brash Harvesting
Extra source of income for Forest Owners. Our sister company Euroforest Ireland Ltd harvesting brash from clear-fell sites for chipping to the biomass market. Reducing the costs at reforestation for the owner while providing carbon-neutral residue to combined heat and power plants around the country.
