Much to consider in planting a forest

If you are considering a long-term investment like forestry, it is worth considering every angle.

Don’t base the decision to plant solely on the amount of premium payments available for a particular species, says Co Cavan Teagasc forestry development officer Kevin O’Connell.

In the current issue of the Today’sFarm Teagasc magazine, Kevin says the potential value of the crop itself is key.