Forest Biodiversity at the Giants Grove Forest Biodiversity at the Giants Grove. While sequoias are the ‘stars’ of the Giants Grove, the project is about so much more than just the Redwoods. The Giants Grove is planted and managed for biodiversity, it is an ecosystem that...
What is Ecoforestry? Ecoforestry is a forest management practice which emphasises sustainability and forest biodiversity rather than pure financial returns. The responsible way to manage forests is through a design that minimizes interference and aims to protect the ecosystem as a whole. The focus is on...
The Giants Grove is a remarkable project. A living memorial of Giant and Coastal Redwoods dedicated to loved ones at Birr Castle, Birr, Ireland. ...
Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) In Ireland What is Continuous Cover Forestry Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) is a close-to-nature forestry approach to the sustainable management of forests whereby forest stands are maintained in a permanently irregular structure, which is created and sustained through the selection and harvesting of...
Ash Dieback Disease Ash-dieback disease (often called chalara) is a serious and rapidly spreading disease of ash trees that has had a significant impact on forests and landscapes in Ireland and many other countries in Europe. The disease is caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus,...
