The Sustainable Land Use event was held in the Riverside Hotel on the 24th Feburary 2025 by Wexford Environmental Network. Supported by Wexford County Council’s Climate Action Team and Climate Action Network.
The event included presentations by experts relating to
– Climate Change impacts arising from severe weather events and rising temperatures,
– Solar and Wind Power alternative energy options for landowners,
– Funding available from the Dept of Agriculture & Forestry for various tree planting schemes,
– Forestry planting and management.
The event was attended by a range of people involved in the farming, forestry, business, and voluntary group sectors.
Topics & Speakers
Facilitator – Pat O’Toole, Political Editor, Farmers Journal.
Climate change impacts in Ireland – Professor Conor Murphy, Climatologist, Maynooth University. A researcher into climate change and a member of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council, advising the government on a climate-resilient Ireland.
Forestry Opportunities and Supports – Frances McHugh, Forester, Teagasc. A forestry advisor on opportunities for forestry and the support that are available from the Department of Agriculture.
Forestry Management – Patrick Ryan, Emerald Forestry Consulting Ltd. Forestry and Environmental Consultants, Land Assessment for Forestry, Forestry portfolio management, Project management & Carbon Storage.
Microgeneration for Farms – Robert O’Sullivan, Fuinneamh Windpower Ltd. Customised energy solutions with the use of wind, hydro & solar micro generation. The only company in Ireland offering a full range of micro generation and 18 years of experience.
Free samples from 400 saplings, including Birch, Oak, Scots Pine and Rowan, were given to participants at the end of the event to help promote the planting of native trees and to preserve the vital biodiversity of our land.
Our thanks to all the speakers and those who attended.
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