Talking Timber event to be held in Athlone

A Talking Timber event will take place in Athlone next week to aid the selling of conifer timber and offer forest owners the opportunity to hear about current timber markets.

The event will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Tuesday, May 23.

If you are a forest owner with conifer timber to sell an important date for your diary is Teagasc’ popular timber marketing day. Attendance at Talking Timber 2023 is free but will require online registration here

Organised by Teagasc in association with DAFM and Forests Industry Ireland, Talking Timber will again offer forest owners with timber to sell a great opportunity to hear about current timber markets, view harvested logs and timber products and network with a wide range of forest industry businesses.

The theme of this year’s Talking Timber is 'Planning towards sustainable timber production' which will explore how forest owners and the wider industry can adapt their management and strategic planning to meet increasing sustainability challenges in growing, harvesting and selling timber.

The event will include-

· Outdoor log and timber products display (presented by Forest Industries Ireland)

· Mini conference session addressing the topic 'Planning towards sustainable timber production' including panel Q&A

· Display of forest industry stands representing businesses and state organisations offering networking, information exchange and 'doing business' opportunities with forest owners

With a recent Coford report estimating that by 2030 timber production from private forests will increase to 3.6 million cubic metres, it is very important that forest owners are in a position to maximise their returns through the successful planning and sale of their potentially valuable timber crops.

For more information on Talking Timber 2023 and registration details visit www.teagasc.ie/talkingtimber