Why Forestry
Forestry is the best economic alternative for marginal land:

Timber Demand
Climate
Ireland has the highest growth rates for growing conifer trees in Europe with trees growing on average three to five times faster in Ireland than mainland Europe. Our wet mineral soils and humid climate favour excellent growth rates.
Investment
Forestry is increasingly in demand worldwide, especially so in Europe which has to import 50% of its annual timber requirements. Our nearest neighbour the UK has to import 80% of its sawn timber. Ireland currently exports 80% of its sawn timber to the UK which supplies 6% of the UK requirement. Demand is there and there is room for gr
Shelter
As your forest grows it will provide shelter for the rest of your farm. Forests will reduce wind speeds by up to 50% and increase both air and soil temperatures. Furthermore, research has shown that shelter produces healthier livestock, earlier germination and better yields from crops.
Please contact Western Forestry Co-op for more information.
Western Forestry Co-op Offices.
Sligo: 071-9161458 Mayo: 094-9542668
email: info@westernforestrycoop.ie
Please scroll down to the end of the page for our list of Western Co-op Forestry Foresters