Teagasc clinics for those thinking of entering forestry
These one-to-one consultations are being held between Jan 20 and 31.
Landowners may consider forestry for reasons such as supplementing farm income, farm restructuring, or developing a retirement fund.
A one-to-one forestry appointment with a Teagasc forestry development officer will provide private landowners with free, independent and objective advice, and can help you to address the following issues:
* How a forest enterprise can improve farm and household income.
* Timber and non-timber benefits.
* Applying for the higher “farmer” rate of premium.
* The effect of planting on other farm schemes.
* How to get the job done right first time.
For existing forest owners, a forestry clinic appointment may be the ideal opportunity to “kick-start” or “restart” management of the forestry investment. Practical advice on ongoing management, preparing to thin and accessing timber markets can all be discussed.
Clinics will take place in local Teagasc offices between 10am and 4pm. Prior booking is essential, and maps and other relevant information should be brought to the clinic.
See www.teagasc.ie/forestry for details of clinics.
Nuala Ni Fhlatharta, head of Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department, advised landowners to book their appointment soon.
“We organised similar clinics last year. More than double the anticipated number of landowners availed of a one-to-one consultation with a Teagasc forestry adviser.”
Venues, dates and contacts for booking appointments include the following in Munster.
* Ennis Teagasc Office, Co Clare, Jan 22, 065 6828676
* Kilrush Teagasc Office, Co Clare, Jan 23, 087 6184353
* Kanturk Teagasc Office, Co Cork, Jan 23, 029 50886
* Macroom Teagasc Office, Co Cork, Jan 28, 026 41604
* Mallow Teagasc Office, Co Cork, Jan 21, 022 21936
* Midleton Teagasc Office, Co Cork, Jan 27, 021 4631898
* Moorepark, Fermoy Teagasc Advisory Office, Co Cork, Jan 29, 025 42244
* Skibbereen Teagasc Office, Co Cork, Jan 22, 028 21888
* Killarney Teagasc Office, Co Kerry, Jan 27, 064 32344
* Listowel Teagasc Office, Co Kerry, Jan 30, 068 21266
* Tralee Teagasc Office, Co Kerry, Jan 28, 066 7125077
* Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, Jan 22, 087 6184353
* Newcastlewest Teagasc Office, Co Limerick, Jan 20, 069 61444
* Clonmel Teagasc Office, Co Tipperary, Jan 23, 052 6121300
* Tipperary Nenagh Teagasc Office, Co Tipperary, Jan 27, 067 31821
* Tipperary Thurles Teagasc Office, Co Tipperary, Jan 20, 0504 21777
* Dungarvan Teagasc Office, Co Waterford, Jan 20, 058 41211
