Trees - Why we need them!
A Seminar associated with
Today's Woodlands – Our Resource for Tomorrow
"Life on earth is inconceivable without Trees"
– Anton Pavlovich Chekov
7 pm, Thursday, 8th October 2009
Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Free Admission
Approximately 10% of the Republic of Ireland is covered in trees. Their composition, contribution and value to our Country are often under appreciated or misunderstood. This seminar will be of interest to those people who would like to learn more about our woodlands and trees. It is hoped those who attend the seminar will appreciate why we cannot live without trees.
PROGRAMME – 8TH OCTOBER 2009
7.00 Viewing of Woodland and Forest Sector Stands
7.45 Introduction to Seminar
Dr. Nuala Ní Fhlatharta, Teagasc
8.00 Origins of Irish Woodlands Mr. Eugene Curran, Forest Service
8.20 Trees, Forests and Climate Change Mr. John Redmond, Forest Service
8.40 Woodland Amenity and Recreation Mr. Bill Murphy, Coillte
9.00 The uses of Wood and Wood Products Mr. Tom Kent, WIT
9.20 Woodland and Forest Biodiversity Professor John O'Halloran, UCC
9.40 Discussion
10.00 Close
For further information contact:
Mr. Eugene Curran
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
087 2536576
