Coillte Laboratories provide a comprehensive range of laboratory and advisory services to the private forest sector, including soil, foliage and water testing and identification of forest pest and diseases.
Soil analysis is an important tool in assessing suitability of land for forestry and involves at a minimum, the determination of soil pH and an excess lime check. Nutritional problems can be diagnosed by tree foliage analysis for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Water monitoring, involving the analysis for a wide range of chemical and physical parameters, determines the environmental impact of forest operations on water quality. Finally, identification of pests and diseases is important in assessing and protecting the health status of a forest plantation. All test reports come with professional expert comment where required.

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