Broadleaf planting has increased by approximately 20% over the past ten years in Ireland. If you want to plant a few native trees around your home or some commercial hardwoods on your land, it is very important to plant and manage them to the highest standards.
Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department in conjunction with the Forest Service, Seed Savers and Celt are holding a demonstration on native tree planting to give “potential tree owners” the opportunity to find out more about planting and managing native trees, hedgerows and orchards.
Live demonstrations will showcase best practice on species selection, planting and early management. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about apple orchards. Professionals will be available to discuss any queries about trees and orchards ranging from REPs to commercial plantations. Topics include:
- Selecting the right tree for the right place
- Apple orchards
- Tree and hedgerow planting
- Early maintenance of young trees/hedgerows
We are fortunate to have a variety of native species in Ireland and it is important to conserve and plant as many as possible. Come along and learn more about our indigenous trees.
Venue details:
Tuesday 18 October 2011, GAA Hall, Scariff, Co Clare. Arrive any time between 11am and 12.30 pm. Please note that buses will depart from the GAA Hall to the demonstration site every twenty minutes between 11am and 12.30 pm and the demonstration will take approximately 2.5 hours.
This is an outdoor event so please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. All are welcome. Event is free.
For further information contact Áine O’Callaghan
Directions:
GAA Hall, Scariff, Co Clare. Signposts will be in place from Scariff village. Garmin Loc8 code: QDZ-91-SN9.
Source: Teagasc – Planting Native Trees
