In setting the scene for this important upcoming event, forestry advisor, Frances McHugh, explains that it will highlight the broad range of applied forestry research that is ongoing and how this collaborative work integrates with and supports Teagasc forestry advisory, training and education programmes.
There will be demonstrations of a wide range of collaborative forestry research themes in the beautiful woodlands of the Teagasc Oak Park Research Centre. Teagasc forestry research staff will be on hand to showcase ongoing work on tree improvement, breeding for disease tolerance, broadleaf and conifer forest management, increasing resilience of our forests to climate change, forest carbon, agroforestry and socioeconomic factors influencing forestry uptake.
The open day will also have a focus on forestry advisory and training. Attendees can engage with Teagasc’s forestry advisory and education staff who will be available on the day to address any forestry queries to do with new forestry creation options, forest management topics, chainsaw safety or indeed forestry training and education options.
The rejuvenation of the mature woodland areas in Oak Park is progressing well and the tour will incorporate demonstrations of enhancements in recent years and will also include continuous cover forest management and Teagasc’s popular Martelloscope training plots.
Attendees can arrive anytime to between 11am and 1pm to be part of a fascinating forestry journey. For further information, log onto the forestry section of the Teagasc website, www.teagasc.ie/forestryopenday or contact Frances McHugh at