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Michael O’Neill has been awarded the Silvicultural Excellence & Innovation Award at the RDS Foundation Awards
Kilkenny man and woodland owner Michael O’Neill has been awarded the Silvicultural Excellence & Innovation Award at the RDS Foundation Awards which took place at the RDS Concert Hall on April 16.
The award recognises excellence in the management of a forest (broadleaf, conifer, mixed or coppice) where timber production is the main management objective.
Michael was acknowledged for combining sustainable timber production with a strong commitment to nature — from actively managing a thriving Sitka spruce crop through careful thinning and harvesting to investing time and equipment needed to minimise soil and crop damage.
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His Kilkenny woodland delivers benefits for biodiversity, carbon capture and water quality, reflecting genuine passion, steady dedication and a long-term vision for responsible forestry.
The RDS Agriculture & Forestry Awards and the RDS Circular Economy Awards recognise individuals, organisations, and businesses driving economic, environmental, and social progress in Ireland.
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Sarah Keating, Sustainability & Innovation Programme Manager at the RDS, said that the finalists 'are doing the work on the ground – showing us that the transition to a sustainable future is not just a theory, it’s a practical reality that strengthens our local communities and economies'.
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