Farmers and landowners considering forestry can access practical guidance at a new series of forestry events Ireland will host in November 2026. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), together with the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, will offer four free evening sessions focused on grants, premiums and integrating trees into farm businesses.
The events are open to everyone interested in forestry and will combine expert presentations, farmer experience and individual advice. They are designed to help attendees understand how woodland creation may complement existing agricultural activities and income supports.
Forestry Events Ireland: Dates and Locations
Each Let’s Talk Trees session will run from 7pm to 10.30pm and will include presentations from DAFM and Teagasc, followed by a panel discussion with a farmer who will explain their forestry journey.
- 3 November: The Devon Inn, Templeglantine Village, County Limerick
- 5 November: Mullingar Park Hotel, Dublin Road, Mullingar, County Westmeath
- 10 November: Lawlor’s of Naas, Poplar Square, Naas, County Kildare
- 12 November: The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim
Visitors will also have the opportunity to speak privately with professional forestry staff through one-to-one clinics. These sessions may be particularly useful for farmers seeking information before making decisions about planting, woodland management or available financial supports.
What the Let’s Talk Trees sessions cover
The programme will address:
- Afforestation grant and premium arrangements
- Ways forestry can complement other farm income support measures
- The practical experience of establishing forestry alongside a working farm
- Questions about forestry planning and professional advice
As a government publication listed on gov.ie, the programme provides an official starting point for people researching forestry supports in Ireland. Teagasc remains an important source of independent agricultural and forestry guidance.
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More forestry and farm events taking place
The forestry events Ireland calendar also includes activities during September, October, November and December 2026. Topics range from farm diversification and family succession to native woodland conservation, agroforestry and reforestation.
- Agroforestry walks examining water quality, flood mitigation and farm resilience
- Reforestation events covering vegetation control, pine weevil management and funding
- Training days on native woodland conservation and agroforestry
- Field days exploring resilient forests after windblow or ash dieback
- Timber-focused events covering construction standards and forest management
Other listed activities include the Native Tree Nursery Network launch, Community Seed Collectors Network workshops, events celebrating the Native Woodland Scheme and Growing Voices, a national event supporting women in farming.
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Why these forestry events matter
Forestry decisions can involve long-term land-use planning, environmental considerations and financial assessment. By bringing together government officials, Teagasc specialists and farmers, the Let’s Talk Trees programme gives participants a clearer view of the opportunities and responsibilities involved.
Key takeaway: Anyone exploring forestry in Ireland should consider attending one of the four free November sessions and use the opportunity to ask questions directly of qualified forestry professionals.
Article/Image Courtesy: gov.ie
