Welcome to Forestry Now with Dermot McNally. This podcast explores the forces impacting the profitable and sustainable management of commercial forests and natural woodlands. 
I speak with forest owners, forestry professionals and industry stakeholders on the biggest operational, environmental and economic challenges affecting the sector. I'll interview people involved in the harvesting and processing side of the forestry business as well as those who are trying to maximise carbon sequestration and general ecosystem services.
Finally I'll investigate political and legislative changes that are coming down the track as well as highlight new technologies and big opportunities that are around the corner. 

Latest Episodes

Broadleaf Planting in Ireland with Colm Gilheaney

In this interview I'm joined by Colm Gilheaney, Establishment Manager at Western Forestry Co-Op. We discuss everything you need to know if you're considering planting ...

Afforestation: Now and Then with Marina Conway

Afforestation: Now and Then with Marina Conway.  A deep dive into how we screen all new afforestation applications in Ireland and how this process compares with the pr...

Season Two Preview

Public interest and support for new forestry in Ireland has never been higher. And so in this Season Two Preview I give an overview of the three broad questions I'll b...

Season One Review

End of Season One Review! Two things on the agenda today - firstly a short bit of housekeeping about the summer break. And secondly for those who are brand new or rece...

Carbon Markets for Forest Owners with Eeva-Liisa Heinaro

Today I speak with Eeva-Liisa Heinaro from Finland. She spent decades working in the paper industry before moving into Carbon Lab (as COO) who help businesses manage a...

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