Strong Interest in Forestry Information Meetings - Teagasc

Wednesday 21 December 2005

Over five hundred farmers attended a recent series of forestry information meetings run by Teagasc and the Forest Service. This turnout reflects the strong interest being shown by farmers in forestry as they look to the future.

At the meetings there were presentations on the opportunities generated by farm forestry including planting grants and premiums, forestry and the Single Farm Payment, environmental benefits and the exciting prospect of wood energy. Farmers were strongly encouraged to plant in 2006 to avail of 100% planting grants and 20 year tax-free premiums as funding for forestry will change from 2007.

With experts from Teagasc and the Forest Service present many farmers used the opportunity to have their questions answered to help them make an informed decision on their farming future.