Teagasc Virtual Forest Walks 2021
Teagasc are organising a nationwide series of virtual forest walks via Zoom from April 12 to 21 focusing on the management of young forests. Each Teagasc Forestry Advisor will host a webinar in their area focusing on local forest management needs, demonstrating why it is essential to care for young forests.
Teagasc Virtual Forest Walks 2021
Dr Nuala Ní Fhlatharta, Head of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department said: “New forests require several years of active management to become well established regardless of the type of woodland, or tree species. If a forest is not well looked after, the overall health of the forest could be compromised, affecting both biodiversity value and future timber revenue. It is therefore very important that all forest owners understand the needs of a young forest. This is also true if the management of the forest has been subcontracted out for the first four years. After all, it is the owner that will benefit most from well looked after trees.”