Ten: Developing Birch as a Commercial Forestry Species

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The Research Field

Teagasc; Ireland

16 episodes

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The Research Field is Teagasc's monthly research podcast for everyone interested in agriculture, crops, the environment, food, forestry and rural development research in Ireland. Presented by Sean Duke, science journalist, with regular contributions from Catriona Boyle, science and communication outreach officer with Teagasc, the podcasts will get out and about and talk to researchers in their various fields. Acknowledgement: Signature tune 'Inspirational Outlook' by https://scottholmesmusic.com

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Ten: Developing Birch as a Commercial Forestry Species

The Research Field

12 minutes 8 seconds

5 years ago

Ten: Developing Birch as a Commercial Forestry Species

Oliver Sheridan, forestry researcher with Teagasc Ashtown, discusses the commercial development of Birch in Ireland. Oliver describes the efforts underway at Teagasc to improve birch and incorporate lessons from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

He talks about the historical importance of birch, and how it can add diversity to Irish forestry and the landscape.