Reports/Documents/Articles

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INFF Reports

Manch-The story so far
In preparation for the INFF conference on forestry and climate change  Project Director Ian Wright compiled a report on the lessons learned from Manch. 

To download the report please click here (PDF 2mb)

INFF Information Sheets

INFF have produced a set of nine high quality information sheets detailing the work at Manch. Hard copies are available at Manch or by post for 5 Euro + p&p. They can be downloaded free by clicking here (PDF 4.1mb).

Other reports

Heritage Council Review of Forest Policy
In November 2008 the Heritage Council published a report reviewing  Heritage Council forest policy. Whilst not agreeing with the contents entirely, INFF welcomes the findings and recommendations within this excellent report and hopes that it will contribute to promoting sustainable forestry policy in Ireland.
To download the report please  click here ( PDF 1.1 MB)

Bioforest Report
This report published in May 2006 investigated the factors affecting the biodiversity present in Irish woodlands. INFF would encourage everyone to read the recommendations for Sustainable Forest Management starting at page 157
Download the Bioforest Report by clicking here (pdf 1.6mb)

The Henry Philips report
In late 2005 a report by Henry Phillips, based on figures provided by Coillte for Coillte's use in the Irish Forestry Certification Initiative effectively dismissed the commercial possibilities for broadleaves in Ireland. INFF disagreed and in a comprehensive counter report Caroline Lewis from Friends of the Irish Environment produced a stunning reply pointing out the innacuracies of the Phillips report.

To download the original Philips report click here (PDF 148 kb) 

To read the Lewis response click here (PDF 256 kb) 

Documents

Carbon Issues in Irish Forestry
This document is written by Sandy Greig and gives an excellent introduction and overview to the complex issues surrounding carbon and forestry. A very clear and informative article. To download the document please click here (PDF 170kb)

Briefing Document & Submission on the protection of the fresh water pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera.
This document is based on Access to Information Environment requests to the principal parties involved in addressing the issues that arose from ‘the unexpected catastrophic loss of the fresh pearl mussels (Margaritifera) in River Owenriff in the summer months of 2004.’ The clearfell and release of phosphates associated with this pollution incident have highlighted the new scientific awarness of the environmental damage that comes from clearfelling on fragile soils like Ireland's peaty uplands.

To download the document please Click here (PDF 284KB)

Objection to the use of Cyperpermethrin
INFF objects to the use  of cyperpermethrin in forestry to control the pine weevil, a problem caused by the model of monculture plantations of spruce used in Ireland. Like permethrin cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid. Pyrethroids are synthetic forms of pyrethrins: The World Health Organization explains that all synthetic pyrethroids are neuropoisons acting on the axons in the peripheral and central nervous systems by interacting with sodium channels in mammals and/or insects. The impact on the nervous system is toxic. To read more follow this link

Initial planting at Manch
In preparation for the planting at Manch Sivaculturalist John Brosnan prepared a plan detailing the rational and methodology for matrix planting. This document and appendices can be downloaded by clicking here (zip file 28kb). For more details on the planting patterns and species mix please download the information sheets mentioned near the top of this page.

COFORD seminar 'Opportunities for biodiversity enhancement in plantation forests' Cork  24th October 2002. Transcript of presentation by INFF Project Coordinator Ian Wright. This document is of great historical interest. Has much changed during the following 6 years? To Download transcript please click here (pdf 64kb).

Articles

Donal Magner article in the Farmers Journal 7th March 2009.
This article takes a look at Manch five years on and encourages everyone to take a walk in the woods during one of the Monthly Open Days. To download or read online follow this link (pdf. 5.2 MB)

Stephen Price Sunday Business Post 1st March 2009
Interesting article which looks into the history of Irish forestry before reviewing the current situation. Quotes INFF Project Coordinator Ian Wright. To read the article follow this link

Interview with Ronan O’Flaherty, Principle Officer, Forest Service June 2005
In this interview Ronan O’Flahetry  gives his support for the recently launched INFF project at Manch. To read more follow this link 

Damien Enright: Article in Irish Examiner
In this article Damien shares insights from a site visit that he made to Manch. To read more follow this link

Article by INFF Project Coordinator Ian Wright
Published in the Farmers' Journal on January 26th 2002.To read more follow this link

Minister to visit 'Radical' West Cork Foresty Project
Southern Star August 13th 2005
This article has a good overview of many aspecs of the INFF project at Manch. To read more follow this link

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