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by Dermot McNally

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  • Windblow, Ash Dieback and Climate Resilience Schemes with Kevin O Connell

    October 20, 2026 · 58 min

    Today I speak with Kevin O Connell, Forestry Advisor at Teagasc - Teagasc are Irelands national agriculture and food development authority and Kevin's role is to advise Irish forest owners about how to best manage their forests. Today we…

  • Deer Management in Ireland with Seppi Höna

    October 13, 2026 · 55 min

    Today I speak with Regional Forest Inspector Seppi Höna about national efforts to address spiraling deer numbers in Ireland. We discuss the problems deer create in forestry and also what the scale of the problem is. Seppi explains how a…

  • Enhancing Native and Broadleaf Forests with Paddy Purser

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Today I speak with forester Paddy Purser - Paddy was an early Irish advocate for continuous cover forestry (CCF) and a key figure in the establishment of Pro Silva Ireland who promote CCF's adoption. We speak about the enhancement of…

  • Native Woodlands in Transition with Kate Harrington

    September 29, 2026 · 53 min

    Native Woodlands in Transition with Kate Harrington In this podcast I speak with experienced ecologist Dr Kate Harrington about her recently published research into native woodlands primarily planted in the last twenty years. We know that…

  • Broadleaf Planting in Ireland with Colm Gilheaney

    September 22, 2026 · 52 min

    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 a new broadleaf forest in Ireland. Colm gives me an overview of the…

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  • Afforestation: Now and Then with Marina Conway

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    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 process in the past. In this interview I'm joined by Marina Conway, Head of…

  • Season Two Preview

    September 8, 2026 · 6 min

    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 be addressing in the twelve upcoming episodes of the Forestry Now…

  • Season One Review

    July 6, 2026 · 7 min

    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 recent listeners this podcast includes a brief overview of big takeaways…

  • Carbon Markets for Forest Owners with Eeva-Liisa Heinaro

    June 22, 2026 · 41 min

    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 and monetize carbon sequestration and ecological compensation projects…

  • Reimagining Scottish Forestry with Douglas MacMillan

    June 8, 2026 · 55 min

    Today I speak to Douglas MacMillan who shares his analysis and criticisms of the current forestry model in Scotland - Douglas worked in the industry in the 1980's before moving into research related to forestry and sustainable land use…

  • IPlan and Certification for Forest Owners with Kathleen Lucey

    May 25, 2026 · 55 min

    Today I speak with Kathleen Lucey who works with the Irish Forest Owners. The IFO support and represent forest owners across Ireland through a vibrant producer group network. In this interview we focus on Kathleen's role as Group…

  • Biomass, Renewable Heat and Nuffield 2026 with Kenny McCauley

    May 11, 2026 · 52 min

    Today I speak with Kenny McCauley from McCauley Wood Fuels Ltd who are based near Mohill in Co Leitrim. The business processes around 500 tonnes of wood biomass weekly to create high quality, moisture controlled wood chip. In this…

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About the show

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 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. I also 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. Subscribe to Forestry Now with me Dermot McNally, to hear more.