Teagasc to hold post-storm timber harvesting and marketing events
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department has announced an upcoming series of timber harvesting and marketing events to support forest owners impacted by recent storms, running between April 1 and April 15, 2025.
These comprise two post-storm timber harvesting events, and 'Talking Timber', a post-storm conifer timber marketing event.
Teagasc, along with the Forestry Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, is organising two on-site demonstrations on managing forestry storm damage, focusing on harvesting of timber and planning for forest restoration.
The first of these events will take place near Mountbellew, Co. Galway, on Tuesday, April 1, and includes attendance options for either a morning or afternoon session.
A second on-site demonstration event will take place near Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on the following Tuesday, April 8.
Talking Timber, Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event, returns with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response.
This event, organised in association with the department and Forest Industries Ireland (FII), will address the harvest and marketing of timber in the aftermath of recent storms. The event will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Co. Sligo on Tuesday, April 15.
Commenting on these upcoming events, Teagasc director Prof. Frank O’Mara said: “Teagasc is committed to providing ongoing support for forest owners impacted by recent storms.
"This important series of upcoming events is part of a suite of post-storm support measures focused on providing guidance on both harvesting and marketing of timber from impacted forests. I encourage all forest owners impacted by recent storms to attend."
Tom Houlihan, acting head of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, said that the two post storm harvest events on April 1 and April 8 will be held in forests where an appropriate response plan is in place and windblow clearance operations are underway.
The Talking Timber event on April 15, meanwhile, will be a combination of an outdoor timber display, a short conference, and a forest industry expo, according to Houlihan.
"Our priority is the provision of advice on appropriate post-storm planning and responses to maximise the forest potential for impacted owners," he added.
Pre-registration is required for each event which can be done through the Teagasc website. Further details are also available from local Teagasc forestry advisors.
