Скачать или смотреть Gerard O'Sullivan talks to Minister Healy-Rae about his Broadleaf & Sitka Spruce plantation (FT12)

In this video, we explore the balance between broadleaf and Sitka spruce forestry - two key components in many Irish plantations. Ger O'Sullivan shares insights into how each species performs on different ground types, how they complement each other, and the personal and practical benefits of growing both.

From managing wet, rushy ground to heating the home with homegrown firewood, this conversation highlights the real-world rewards of planting and maintaining mixed forests.
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🌳 What You’ll Learn
• How broadleaf and Sitka spruce complement each other in a forest
• The benefits of growing your own firewood and reducing oil use
• Choosing the right species for your soil and ground conditions
• How mixed plantations support sustainability and biodiversity
• Real experiences from farmers managing diverse woodlands
• Potential returns on the first thinning of Sitka plantation and financial supports available
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🌱 Forestry for the Future
Mixed planting brings the best of both worlds - fast-growing conifers for timber and slower-growing broadleaves for habitat, diversity, and personal enjoyment. It’s forestry that works for the land and for life.

Forestry Booklet: gov.ie/forestrybooklet