We are delighted to announce the Woodlands of Ireland Conference 2024, taking place from Tuesday, October 1st, to Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, based at the International Scouting Centre, Castle Saunderson, Co. Cavan. It will be a premier gathering dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of Ireland’s native woodlands.
The main themes of the conference are:
- Ancient Woodland on the island of Ireland – distribution and condition
- Protective Tree Cover in catchments
- Community Involvement in Forest Management
Please see the schedule agenda at this LINK.
Conference presentations will be available soon from this link.
– All talks held at Castle Saunderson International Scouting Centre, Co. Cavan with field trips to Crom Estate, Co. Fermanagh and Annagh Lough Woodland, Co. Cavan.
– See local accommodation listings for Cavan and Fermanagh.
– Some dormitory style accommodation is available on site plus camping option at Castle Saunderson – inquiries to info@woodlandsofireland.com
– Volunteer helpers welcome – will receive compensation of conference ticket, accommodation and food – inquiries to info@woodlandsofireland.com
This conference is part funded by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as a Forestry Promotion Project.
Woodlands of Ireland’s core funders are the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Heritage Council and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
