ACA Forestry Farm Walks Schedule 2024

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Join us for FREE Open FORESTRY events!

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Explore the benefits and first hand experience of sustainable forestry. Open to famers, foresters, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable forestry, these events offer unique insights into forestry practices.

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Expert Speaker: ACA Forester, Paddy Bruton

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Topics for discussion at each event will include:

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·        Income tax-free afforestation grants and premiums

·        Native tree area scheme demonstration

·        Ash dieback reconstitution scheme

·        Climate action performance payment scheme

·        Forest road grants

·        Timber sales methods

·        Climate resilient reforestation pilot scheme

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The event on Thursday 17th October will have a particular focus on Agroforestry

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MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER @ 10:0AM

Meeting location: St Brigids Catholic Church, Annacarty, Co. Tipperary. Eircode E34 AK60

Site visit: Teresa & Ger Buckley, Bonarea, Co. Tipperary

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THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER @ 10:00AM

Meeting location: Kilbehenny Community Centre, Mitchelstown, Co. Limerick. Eircode: P67 C448

Site visit: Nancy Horan, Cooladerry, Co. Limerick

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WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER @ 10:00AM

Meeting location: Murrays of the wood pub. Eircode: N91 AH93

Site visit: Irish Forestry Unit Trust, Tagmon, Co. Westmeath

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THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER @ 10:00AM

Meeting location: Midland Environmental Services Ltd. Eircode: R32 WT18

Site visit: Margaret Kells, Mountrath, Co. Laois

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