Forestry Now
by Dermot McNally
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To Thin or Not To Thin with Conor Daly
To Thin or Not To Thin with Conor Daly
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- To Thin or Not To Thin with Conor Daly · 53 min · Episode 29To Thin or Not to Thin - that's the subject of todays podcast and joining me to talk it through is Conor Daly, Director at The Forestry Company. In this chat we discuss the pros…
- Ireland's Forest Industry with Mark McAuley · 52 min · Episode 28In this interview I speak with Mark McAulay from Forest Industries Ireland (a business group within IBEC). We discuss the positives and negative aspects of forestry in the past…
- Electric Shock for Forest Owners with Donal Whelan · 56 min · Episode 27Today I'm joined by Donal Whelan from the Irish Timber Growers Association. We talk a little about the role of the ITGA itself but we mostly focus on a new challenge for forest…
- Windblow, Ash Dieback and Climate Resilience Schemes with Kevin O Connell · 58 min · Episode 26Today 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…
- Deer Management in Ireland with Seppi Höna · 55 min · Episode 25Today 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…
- Enhancing Native and Broadleaf Forests with Paddy Purser · 1 h 5 min · Episode 24Today 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…
- Native Woodlands in Transition with Kate Harrington · 53 min · Episode 23Native Woodlands in Transition with Kate Harrington In this podcast I speak with experienced ecologist Dr Kate Harrington about her recently published research into native…
- Broadleaf Planting in Ireland with Colm Gilheaney · 52 min · Episode 22In 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…
- Afforestation: Now and Then with Marina Conway · 1 h 0 min · Episode 21Afforestation: 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…
- Season Two Preview · 6 min · Episode 20Public 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…
- Season One Review · 7 min · Episode 19End 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…
- Carbon Markets for Forest Owners with Eeva-Liisa Heinaro · 41 min · Episode 18Today 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…
- Reimagining Scottish Forestry with Douglas MacMillan · 55 min · Episode 17Today 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…
- IPlan and Certification for Forest Owners with Kathleen Lucey · 55 min · Episode 16Today 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…
- Biomass, Renewable Heat and Nuffield 2026 with Kenny McCauley · 52 min · Episode 15Today 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…
- Ireland's Native Woodlands with Joe Gowran · 36 min · Episode 14In this conversation I speak with Joe Gowran from Woodlands of Ireland about our native forests - Joe has a deep understanding of the history, ecology and management of these…
- Barriers to Afforestation in Ireland with Dr. Laqiqige Zhu. · 46 min · Episode 13"I'd die for this piece of land. It’s ingrained in me so much. My DNA, our fields have all names and stories." Ireland is trying to increase it's forest cover from 12% but Irish…
- How Forestry Lost the PR Battle with Peter Hasulyó · 39 min · Episode 12In this episode, I speak with forestry engineer and analyst Peter Hasulyó about one of the sector’s biggest blind spots: communication. Despite decades of progress in sustainable…
- Where Farming Meets Forestry - with Andy Dunne · 43 min · Episode 11Today I speak with Andy Dunne. Andy's an agricultural consultant based in Portlaoise, Ireland. He's also a forest owner and a member of the Laois Offaly Farm Forestry Group. Andy…
- Community and Conservation: A New Approach to Forestry with Ray Ó Foghlú · 48 min · Episode 10In this conversation, I speak with Ray Ó Foghlú - Ray is Development Lead at Hometree, a nature restoration charity with a strong focus on woodlands based in Co Clare, Ireland…
