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Waterford woodlands shortlisted in coveted RDS Forestry Awards

The awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners who adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties

Waterford woodlands shortlisted in coveted RDS Forestry Awards

A view of Crough Wood in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford on a sunny day

Reporter:

Edana Flynn

12 Mar 2025 3:33 PM

Crough woodlands in Co. Waterford has been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards which recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties.
These practices include sound commercial management, environmental protection, and biodiversity.
The twin goals of promoting the economic and environmental benefits of good forestry and farming are fundamental to what the RDS hopes to achieve through its agriculture and rural affairs programme.
 
The awards will take place on Thursday, April 10 as part of the ‘Finding Common Ground’ festival in the RDS in Dublin.

Crough Wood which is located in Kilmacthomas, Waterford, has been shortlisted in the Community Woodland Award Category. The category is designed to encourage and reward projects involving the communal ownership and management of forests and woodlands which have been established and managed in a sustainable way.
Formed in 1996, the Comeragh Community Development group has developed the Crough Wood Walk for locals and visitors to enjoy and for nature to thrive.

The ‘Finding Common Ground’ festival takes place over two days in the RDS in Ballsbridge and is being delivered as one of the RDS Foundation social impact programmes.
It will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, practitioners, advocates and RDS Members to explore how Ireland can harness the benefits of our natural resources and the circular economy with a view to creating increased awareness, education and identification of solutions.
 
A series of talks and panel discussions will focus on the latest advancements and challenges in areas such as land use, forestry and the bioeconomy. The broad programme will also explore topics such as decarbonising construction, how to use the arts to engage with environmental societal change and primary science education.
 
The full programme for the event will be announced in mid-March.

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