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Reimagining Scottish Forestry with Douglas MacMillan
Today I speak to Douglas MacMillan who shares his analysis and criticisms of the current forestry model in Scotland - Douglas worked in the industry in the 1980's before moving into research related…
IPlan and Certification for Forest Owners with Kathleen Lucey
Today I speak with Kathleen Lucey who works with the Irish Forest Owners. The IFO support and represent forest owners across Ireland through a vibrant producer group network. In this interview we…
Biomass, Renewable Heat and Nuffield 2026
Today I speak with Kenny McCauley from McCauley Wood Fuels Ltd who are based near Mohill in Co Leitrim. The business processes around 500 tonnes of wood biomass weekly to create high quality,…
Ireland's Native Woodlands with Joe Gowran
In this conversation I speak with Joe Gowran from Woodlands of Ireland about our native forests - Joe has a deep understanding of the history, ecology and management of these woodlands and so we…
Barriers to Afforestation in Ireland with Dr. Laqiqige Zhu.
"I'd die for this piece of land. It’s ingrained in me so much. My DNA, our fields have all names and stories."Ireland is trying to increase it's forest cover from 12% but Irish farmers are very…
How Forestry Lost the PR Battle with Peter Hasulyó
In this episode, I speak with forestry engineer and analyst Peter Hasulyó about one of the sector’s biggest blind spots: communication. Despite decades of progress in sustainable forest management,…
Where Farming Meets Forestry - with Andy Dunne
Today I speak with Andy Dunne. Andy's an agricultural consultant based in Portlaoise, Ireland. He's also a forest owner and a member of the Laois Offaly Farm Forestry Group. Andy explains how he…
Community and Conservation: A New Approach to Forestry
In this conversation, I speak with Ray Ó Foghlú - Ray is Development Lead at Hometree, a nature restoration charity with a strong focus on woodlands based in Co Clare, Ireland. We discuss the…
Farming in an Irish Forest with Brendan Guinan
In this podcast I speak to Brendan Guinan of Fiorbhia farm about what happened when he sold his hazardous waste business and transitioned into agroforestry. He explains his experience raising cattle,…
Firewood, Bespoke Timber Products and Small Scale Sawmilling with John Sherlock (Part 2)
I talk to John Sherlock (forest owner and member of the North East Forest Group) about how his search for a new revenue stream to integrate into his warehousing business led him to develop a thriving…
Mixed Species Forests and the North East Forestry Group with John Sherlock (Part 1)
Today I speak with John Sherlock. As well as managing a 49 acre forest, John and his wife Evelyn own Sherlogs Firewood and Craft Timber based outside Navan in Co Meath. The business supplies firewood…
Farm Forestry, the IFA Forestry Committee and conifer removal / nature restoration on Sliabh Beagh with Alan McCabe
In this interview I speak with Alan McCabe who is the Manager at Glaslough Tyholland Group Water Scheme in North Co Monaghan. We briefly discuss how Alan manages his own forest and his role as Co…
Who Dares Wins - Transformation of Sitka Spruce to Continuous Cover Forestry with Seán Ó Conláin
In this podcast I speak to Seán Ó Conláin about planting a 15 acre broadleaf forest in 2004, buying an adjoining mature high yield class conifer plantation (planted 1987) and the risks he took…
Falling Timber, Falling Prices - Windblow and Timber Export with Victor Barber
The fall out from Storm Darragh and Eowyn has been monumental for the Irish Forestry Industry. To get an overview of this I speak with Victor Barber - Victor's a qualified forester who began his…
Resilient Family Forests - CCF in Westmeath with Olive Leavy
In this interview I speak with Olive Leavy a forest owner from Co Westmeath who currently works with Pro Silva ireland. Olive has chosen to manage her forest using the continuous cover forestry…
Afforestation in the 1990's, Forest Fires, Forest Prices and carbon with Paul Lafferty
Today I spoke with Paul Lafferty. Paul qualified as a forester in 1989 but now runs his own Auctioneering firm selling residential and commercial property from his office in Castlerea Roscommon.In…
Welcome to Forestry Now (Coming Soon...)
This podcast explores the forces impacting the profitable and sustainable management of commercial forests and natural woodlands. I speak with forest owners, forestry professionals and industry…
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