Forestry Advisory Clinic to take place in Longford

Teagasc is running a series of 36 One to One Forestry Clinics in all 26 counties between January 22 and February 13, 2024. Landowners who are considering forest creation options can avail of a private and personalised one-to one consultation with an experienced Teagasc forestry adviser.

The Longford forestry clinic will take place in the Teagasc Longford office (N39 T180) on Tuesday 6th of February. Consultations will be by appointment only and should be booked in advance by contacting the Longford office on 043 3341021

Book early to avoid disappointment

These one-to-one clinics will be held in Teagasc offices around the country on specific dates, where a consultation with an experienced forestry adviser can be arranged by appointment.

Prior booking of a one-to-one forestry consultation is essential. For dates, locations, contact details and to book your free consultation, see www.teagasc.ie/forestryclinics. Early appointment booking is recommended as demand is likely to be high. Please bring maps and other relevant information on the day to optimise your advisory experience and outcome.

Forestry Programme 2023-2027

The focus of these clinics will be on the tree planting options under the new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 as a sustainable and rewarding land use option on Irish farms.

The Forestry Programme offers landowners a range of outstanding options to establish a forest supported by a range of attractive grants and annual premium categories available.

A land use change to forestry, like any new farm enterprise, will raise many questions. A consultation with your Teagasc forestry adviser will provide independent and objective advice, empowering you to make informed decisions on many relevant issues including the following:

Options available under the Native Tree Area Scheme and Afforestation Scheme

Opportunity to talk through your objectives

Available grants and premiums

Interaction with other farm schemes, e.g. BISS, CRISS or ACRES

How forestry can improve your farm income as well as the local environment

How to apply and get the job done right first time

The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 has attracted a lot of interest with particular interest among farmers in the Native Tree Area Scheme. There are also a wide range of attractive options under the broader Afforestation Scheme, with 12 different forest types attracting generous grants and annual payments.

Although the emphasis for the upcoming clinics is on new planting; existing forest owners, regardless of what stage their forest is at, can also avail of this opportunity to pick up valuable management tips.

Talk your plans through with your local forestry adviser: the forestry advisory clinics in January and February are the perfect opportunity to do so. Book your appointment now.

Teagasc forestry information can be trusted: our information is objective and independent. Our job is to provide you with the facts so that you can make an informed decision.

The emphasis for the clinic is on new planting. Prior booking is essential. Contact the Teagasc Advisory office in Longford on 043 3341021 to book your appointment.

These clinics provide an ideal opportunity to get answers to your forestry questions – don’t miss it!

These clinics are organised in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Adviser, Mullingar