Forestry info meeting – 'Let’s Talk Trees'

Opportunities for farmers and landowners to plant new forests will be the focus of ‘Let’s Talk Trees’, a public information meeting at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe on Tuesday October 21 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

This meeting is organised by Teagasc and DAFM will highlight the excellent opportunities under the current Forestry Programme to add value to your farm and land. The meeting will be attended by Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae, TD.

For farmers considering diversification, forestry offers attractive incentives to further drive farm sustainability and climate action ambitions. There will also be information on a range of support schemes available to help manage existing forests.

The main feature of the meeting will be an opportunity for one-to-one consultations with DAFM and Teagasc forestry staff with individual booths being used. These one-to-one clinics will provide a good opportunity to discuss your situation and get you forestry questions answered.

The meeting starts at 7pm, opening with two short presentations followed by a conversation between Minister Healy-Rae and a farmer about their forestry journey before the one-to-one clinics.

Presentations will cover: 2023-2027 Afforestation Grant and Premium scheme; How forestry fits in with your farm and farming schemes; The personal experience and thoughts of a forest owner.

For more information, contact Liam Kelly 087 9090495 or visit www.teagasc.ie/forestry.