"Let's talk forestry, a forest owner's journey" takes you through the life cycle of sustainably managed forests in Ireland, in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability, as told by private woodland owners.
Channel creators: Linda Coghlan is a self-employed forester based in Dublin who has a passion for sharing information about forestry. You can contact Linda via email at lindaveforestryservices@gmail.com or on 085-8064101. Ryan Conway is a self-employed videographer/film maker based in the midlands who excels in creativity. You can contact Ryan at ryandconwaymm@outlook.com or on 086-0561010.
Supported by: DAFM For more information on the DAFM Forestry Programme 2023-2027, see www.gov.ie/en/publication/e384e-forestry-grants-and-schemes/#forestry-programme-2023-2027 For more information on the Irish Timber Growers Association (ITGA), a membership organisation providing information and representation services to private woodland owners, see itga.ie/
This system should be encouraged more as the owner mentions. Surely it would be a great match for someone keeping sheep. They'd benefit from the shade of the trees too. It'll be a fine job when it gets on a bit.
Since it changed from 5 to 10 years, it has had some increased interest. However, being broadleaves it should be at least 20 years to encourage landowners to plant agroforestry.
Watching/commenting on our videos is much appreciated by us the channel creators and more so by the forest owners who also read the comments. So thank you Robert.
I enjoyed your video very much. I noticed that there is ivy growing on lots of the shown trees. Is this a policy to leave the ivy for encouraging insects and birds and help biodiversity? I own a very small woodland and I get annoyed when one or two passing have individuals deliberately cut the ivy stems believing they are helping the trees from "parasitic" growth! I hope your vision of allowing visitors to access your forest while using pods comes to fruition in the near future.
Ivy is difficult to keep under control so most forest owners leave it as it does not affect the tree growth. Cutting it off the trees while it is young can stop the ivy stems getting too thick. There is a danger that when cutting larger ivy vines the tree will be damaged. Never use a chainsaw to remove ivy. So to all passing forest visitors, please do not cut the ivy as you may damage the trees in the process.
Nice video Olive. Lovely place you have there. It's great to see people with an open mind and being able to see the bigger picture. We might cross paths at some point along the way. It's a small circle. Robert Kirwan
Good video. It’s so important to appreciate how many other aspects there are to forestry besides timber production. However, this needs to be promoted more and financially rewarding for the forest owners. Carbon, nature, water and social activities will all benefit society. Joe Brennan. Thanks for your comment Joe, it is much appreciated.
Great video Marian. Interesting to hear you have also found our insurers to be an obstacle in educational,environmentally friendly activities within forestry. So much forestry emphasis is on the timber production however some of us including yourself have a far more valuable attitude towards forestry use. Well done..
Forest owners have a lot to be happy about, the environment needs more passionate people like Jeffrey. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great video. That plot will be a credit to the owner and those that helped him along the way. It's clear he's genuinely interested in the woodland long-term. It should be a great draw for wildlife 👍
Thanks for the comment and wildlife is so important in any forest. The Laois Barn Owl Project that Jeffrey mentioned can be found on facebook facebook.com/p/Laois-Barn-Owl-Project-100083421366769/
Thanks for the positive comment, it is much appreciated as that is the purpose of this channel is to make it all about the forest owner and their experiences.
Encouraging to see the owners interest in his new venture into forestry. Nice tidy job on the establishment. The idea of planting a riparian woodland along the river will have even more ecological benefits for wildlife and will look the part too.
