Forestry Services are committed to carrying out all activities in an environmentally friendly manner. Our ecologists are experts in all aspects of forestry and applying site-specific mitigation.
Forestry Services Ltd. offer a range of ecological services which include:
Grant aid is available to support the cost of additional environmental reports, where required with afforestation licence applications. This is paid following satisfactory completion of the planting. The grant rates per application are
€450 per ha for first ha
€400 for second ha
€350 for third ha
€50 per ha for subsequent hectares to a maximum of 20 Hectares
Irelands natural woodlands which covered the majority of Ireland, developed in the millennia after the islands last glaciers melted away. The tree species found in these original woodlands colonised Ireland naturally and are today referred to as native tree species. Woodland clearance drastically reduced Irelands native woodland resource, as these woodlands were lost so were the plants, insects and animals that relied upon them.
The biodiversity value of Irelands native woodlands are well recognised, they provide food and habitat for hundreds of organisms. Planting of ‘native woodland’, which is composed of native Irish tree species, has become a popular option among landowners. With proper management, these new native woodlands will provide an important habitat for many woodland species into the future.
Conifer plantations constitute approximately 70% of Irelands total forest area. Species richness in conifer plantations can be high, the dominant tree species in these plantations differs from native woodlands and so do the species the habitat supports. Conifer forests represent an important opportunity to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Areas for biodiversity enhancement are included within conifer forests, these areas include open space and retained habitats such as hedgerows. The provision of biodiversity is an integral component of Irish forests
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Forestry Services Ltd. is a private forestry company specialising in providing forestry services to all woodland owners and persons considering forestry.