Projects
Woodland establishment and maintenance projects
Current projects are based around monitoring and maintenance of the different areas of woodland on the Estate.
Areas of existing woodland are being re structured using systems and timescales that allow for minimal disturbance and give fauna the best possible chance of adapting to the changing conditions.
Areas that were previously under tillage or grassland have been planted using techniques that INFF wishes to investigate and promote. Two such regimes are the 'Shelter Well System' and 'Matrix Planting'. INFF is also experimenting with different planting techniques and species mix for riparian zone management.
View maps showing the demonstration plots on the Manch Estate
Go to map of the "Back Graphs Field" by clicking here
Go to a map of the "Injunction Field" by clicking here
Go to a map of Manch Estate by clicking here
Managing RoadsideTrees
INFF worked in conjunction with Cork County Council to manage roadside trees on the Estate. To read more about this collaboration please click here
Oak Trials at Manch
Manch is the location of one of three national oak trials put in place in 2006. The trials are funded by COFORD under the Forest R&D Programme 2000-2006, and have been developed by Woodstock Seeds in partnership with Coillte.
For more details on the trials please click here