Videos & Webinars
Let's Talk Forestry
The Let’s Talk Forestry YouTube Channel was made possible with funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under the Woodland Support Projects 2023/2024.
“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. Each episode we interview another forest owner and get their thoughts about forestry and forest management. From the decision to plant in episode 1, right through to felling and timber uses in episode 12.
For more information on the DAFM Forestry Programme 2023-2027, see www.gov.ie
For more information on the Irish Timber Growers Association (ITGA), a membership organisation providing information and representation services to private woodland owners, see www.itga.ie
Insights: A series of online talks for timber growers and the farming community
The Insights Webinar Series was a joint initiative between FORESTRY.IE & Irish Timber Growers Association, supported by the Irish Farmers Journal.
The Webinar initiative was approved for funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under the Woodland Support Projects 2021/2022.
Insights Webinar Series 2022
'Use of Earth observation, Satellite and Drone Technology in Forestry'
Date: Thursday 31st March 2022.
Chaired by: Donal Magner, Author of Stopping By Woods, Forestry Editor, Irish Farmers Journal, Environment Lead, Rotary Ireland.
‘Remote Sensing for Carbon and Natural Based Services’ – Dr Michael Schmidt – General Director, Inter-Institutional Projects at CONABIO
‘Remote Sensing for Forest Management’ – Cian Gallagher, Director, Applied Aerial Technology.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Encouraging Biodiversity in Forests'
Date: Thursday 10th March 2022.
Chaired by: Donal Magner, Author of Stopping By Woods, Forestry Editor, Irish Farmers Journal, Environment Lead, Rotary Ireland.
‘Encouraging Biodiversity through Regenerative Forestry’ – by Robin Walter international forest certification auditor based in the UK.
‘Quantifying ecosystem services in Irish forestry’ – by Kate Harrington, PhD Researcher at the Depart. of Botany, Trinity College Dublin.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Forest Fire Prevention & Control'
Date: Thursday 10th February 2022.
Introduced by: Brendan Lacey, Chairman ITGA.
‘Forest Fire Prevention & Control’ – Ciaran Nugent, Regional Forestry Inspector with the Forest Service, DAFM.
‘Fire Brigade Perspective on Forest Fires’ – Anthony Tynan, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Laois County Fire and Rescue Service, responsible for Operations.
Followed by a Q & A session.
Insights Webinar Series 2021
'Forest Pest Risk Management'
Date: Thursday 4th November 2021.
Introduced by: Donal Magner, Irish Farmers Journal.
‘Best Practice: Biosecurity in private woodlands & Integrated Pest Management Strategy’ – Mechteld Schuller, ITGA.
‘Irish woodlands – The threat from exotic pests’ – Tom McDonald, Forestry Inspector, Forest Health Section, DAFM.
‘SMARTDEER Project’ – Dr Simone Ciuti, PhD, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology, UCD.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Woodland Recreation – Health & Wellbeing Benefits'
Date: Thursday 11th November 2021.
Introduced by: Marina Conway, ITGA & Western Forestry Co-op & Woodland Festival 2022.
‘Forests for all: exploring Ireland’s woodlands’ – Donal Magner, Author of Stopping By Woods, Editor, Irish Farmers Journal, Environment Lead, Rotary Ireland
‘Innovations in Forest Recreation’ – Daithi de Forge, Head of Recreation, Coillte.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Forest Food – Innovative Farming Solutions'
Date: Thursday 18th November 2021.
Introduced by: Donal Magner, Irish Farmers Journal.
‘Green Deal Food Forests – The Dutch Perspective’ – Wouter van Eck, see https://www.voedselbosbouw.org/ketelbroek
‘Potential for New Agro-Forestry & Food Initiatives in Ireland’ – Eugene Curran, DAFM Forestry Inspector.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Forest Certification – Requirements & Solutions'
Date: Thursday 25th November 2021.
Introduced by: Donal Whelan, Technical Director ITGA.
‘Group certification & information systems to assist private woodland owners’ – Mechteld Schuller of www.groupcertification.ie
‘International Developments in Forest Certification – implications for Ireland’ – Andy Grundy, Senior Certification Manager, Forestry – Western Europe, Soil Association Certification Ltd.
‘Roundwood supply forecast from private forests & future certification constraints’ – Output of COFORD Wood Mobilisation & Production Forecasting Group – Henry Phillips, Forestry Consultant & John Ryan, Murray Timber Group.
Followed by a Q & A session.
Insights Webinar Series 2020
'Selling Your Timber'
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2020.
Introduced by: Donal Magner, Irish Farmers Journal.
‘Timber Sales Agreement & Contract – Important Points’ – Donal Whelan.
‘Taxation Considerations’ – Dermot Byrne.
‘Current Timber Markets’ – Donal Whelan.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'Securing a Tree Felling Licence'
Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2020.
Introduced by: Brendan Lacey, Chairman ITGA.
‘Application Process & Procedures, Stages Involved’ – Donal Whelan.
‘Timber Sales Dispatch System’ – Mechteld Schuller.
Followed by a Q & A session.
'The Value of Your Forest'
Date: Thursday 10th December 2020.
Introduced by: Donal Whelan ITGA.
‘Valuation Considerations’ – Henry Phillips.
‘Taxation Considerations’ – Dermot Byrne.