Teagasc Forest Research Day 2019
This outdoor event will be an opportunity to see the role forest research has in contributing to addressing the challenges and opportunities across many aspects of forestry and forest management in Ireland. This event is worth 15 CPD points for Foresters registered on the Society of Irish Foresters CPD programme
Description
Among others, the following research topics will be highlighted:
- Broadleaf tree improvement; Birch and Alder
- Broadleaf silviculture
- Ash restocking options
- Sitka Spruce provenance trials
- Alternative conifers
- Thinning conifers
- Ash dieback resistance breeding
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of pine weevil
- Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF)