Introduction to Coppice Silviculture
A one day course for foresters, land owners, ecologists and anyone interested in learning about this ancient system of woodland management.
Location
Glenealy Village Hall
Chestnut Glen Glenealy IrelandAgenda
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning session
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Site visit
About this event
- 8 hours
There are only 10 places available on each day, but the course repeats 6 times from February to July 2024.
With regards to the new Irish Forestry Programme, which will include grant funding for coppicing and the coppice with standards system under the Woodland Improvement Grant, this workshop will help foresters, ecologists, forestry contractors, farmers, land owners, conservation groups and any other interested people gain a better understanding of how this silvicultural system can benefit income streams and biodiversity. Participants will be able to see via a detailed presentation and site visits how the system operates and be introduced to many of the various products, and by-products that coppicing offers. There will also be the opportunity to have any questions answered, as well as being provided with an historical and ecological perspective that will encourage a long-term vision for the sustainable management of their forest resource.
Hosted by Mike Carswell a qualified, professional coppice worker and graduate of the Bill Hogarth Memorial Apprenticeship Scheme (UK) with more than 15 years of experience in coppice restoration, establishment of new sites and extensive knowledge of the market for coppice related products.
This course is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Frequently asked questions
Ideally yes, the course starts at 9am sharp!
You may wish to bring pen and paper to make notes, there will be a printed handout too. Bring a cup for tea or coffee, a bowl and spoon for the lunch. You will also need appropriate footwear and clothing for the site visit, which will take place no-matter what the weather is doing!
Yes, just let me know of any dietary requirements when booking and I will accommodate you.
Of course! Your loss though.
You are welcome to attend the morning session only, but you will not be able to attend the afternoon site visit without first attending the morning session. Please contact me if you wish to discuss this.
Glenealy Village Hall has plenty of parking and there will be ample parking at the site visit location. It would be beneficial to car-share to the site visit location, which is only a 10 minute drive from Glenealy Hall.
There is full wheelchair access at Glenealy Village Hall. Unfortunately the site visit will be mainly in the woods on very uneven ground and so there is no option for disabled access in the afternoon. Anyone who has access issues and wishes to attend is welcome to come to the morning session only.
There are trains to Wicklow town and Rathdrum town and a lift could be arranged from those locations. Please contact me in advance if you need to be collected.