Pro Silva Ireland has two workshops coming up in July, along with a new video and online resource centre.
Continuous Cover Forestry Workshop – Principles and Practice
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Location: Cloragh Forest, Co. Wicklow
Time: 10am–3.30pm
Join Pro Silva Ireland for a practical, field-based introduction to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in one of Ireland’s most advanced CCF forests. This one-day workshop is designed for foresters, forest owners, ecologists and anyone interested in developing their understanding of CCF and its role in supporting resilient, productive and multifunctional forests.
Topics covered include:
- The principles of CCF management
- Transformation to CCF
- Timber production, harvesting and markets
- Tree selection
- Biodiversity enhancement & ecosystem services
- Non-wood forest revenues
- Deer management
Places are limited to ensure a practical and interactive learning experience, with plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions throughout the day.
Supported by Forestry Skills Training Funding provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
WIS-CCF Scheme – Forester Training Course
Date: Friday 24 July 2026
Location: Caherconlish, Co. Limerick
Time: 10am–4.30pm
Pro Silva Ireland is delighted to announce a one-day training course focused on the Woodland Improvement Scheme – Continuous Cover Forestry (WIS-CCF) Scheme. This course is designed specifically for registered foresters intending to utilise the WIS-CCF Scheme.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to CCF principles and their practical application
- Overview of the WIS-CCF Scheme specifications and requirements
- Assessing site suitability for CCF management, including opportunities and constraints
- Forest transformation pathways and management interventions
- Developing a Transformation Management Plan aligned with DAFM requirements
The course provides an opportunity to explore CCF principles in practice and discuss real-world management decisions with experienced practitioners.
This course is fully funded through the Forestry Skills Training Programme and is free to attend. This day is worth 30 CPD points.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Establishing a New Forest under FT10-CCF
Creating Resilient Forests for the Future
Forester and Pro Silva Ireland Chairperson, Manus Crowley, explains how establishing a new forest under the FT10-CCF afforestation scheme can help create resilient, productive forests for the future. By encouraging species diversity from the outset, FT10-CCF supports forests that are better equipped to withstand pests, disease, storms and the impacts of climate change, while also delivering high-quality timber, biodiversity benefits and wider ecosystem services. Learn how continuous cover forestry (CCF) principles can help shape the next generation of resilient Irish forests.
This video was produced by Crannóg Media for Pro Silva Ireland with funding support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
New Online Resource Centre
Whether you are new to CCF or looking to deepen your understanding of its principles and practice, Pro Silva Ireland’s new online Resource Centre brings together a comprehensive collection of informative materials in one place.
The Resource Centre includes practical guides, videos and animations covering key aspects of CCF management in Ireland, including forest transformation, tree marking, biodiversity, water protection, deer management, available supports, guidelines for harvesting and the establishment of climate-resilient forests under FT10-CCF.
Designed for forest owners, foresters, students and anyone interested in sustainable forestry, these resources provide an accessible introduction to CCF while also supporting those already applying CCF principles in practice.
New LinkedIn Page
Pro Silva Ireland has recently launched its official LinkedIn page. This page will be a key social channel for updates on Continuous Cover Forestry, training events, publications, videos and forestry news from across Ireland.
If you’re on LinkedIn, we would be delighted if you would follow our new page. Thank you for your support.
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