Native Woodlands in Ireland Centuries of clearance and over-exploitation have reduced the once extensive native woodland of Ireland to the remnants we can now see. Instances of old native woodlands in Ireland continue to be found as little isolated stands. These are mainly in regions with...
Forest Bathing: A Complete Guide The science, history and practice of forest bathing — and why it’s all about the forest. What is Forest Bathing? At first glance, forest bathing can sound like another modern wellbeing trend. The term itself was only coined in Japan during the 1980s,...
The Giants Grove is a remarkable project. A living memorial of Giant and Coastal Redwoods dedicated to loved ones at Birr Castle, Birr, Ireland. ...
This page sets out the documented sequence of events and decisions relating to the Silvergrove site, based on Forest Service records, the FAC decision, and High Court proceedings. (Updated March 2026) Written in January 2019: In response to the enormous amount of interest regarding the recent forestry...
Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) In Ireland An Ecological and Economic Alternative to Clearfelling What is Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF)? Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), is a forest management approach that avoids clearfelling. Instead of removing all trees at once, it uses selective harvesting and natural regeneration to maintain permanent...