Work-in-progress

Ongoing issues and tasks which are addressed include training for all involved in the implementation of the Native Woodland scheme, encouraging the supply of native trees and shrubs for planting and the development of guidelines pertaining to native woodland planning and management. Subsequent to technical input to guidelines on ecologically appropriate roadside tree/woodland plantings via the National Roads Authority (see http://www.nra.ie/PublicationsResources/DownloadableDocumentation/Environment/file,2116,en.pdf on the National Roads Authority website (see 'Links') Woodlands of Ireland expect to co-host a training course in 2009 for landscapers, engineers and other relevant personnel associated with road schemes.

A number of publications associated with the Native Woodland Scheme Information Notes are in preparation, including one on the ‘Natural Regeneration in Native Woodlands (see ‘Publications). Woodlands of Ireland continues its membership of the FSC process in Ireland via FSC Ireland (Irish Forest Certification Initiative Ltd. (see 'Links') on the Social chamber. FSC Ireland was established to develop an agreed Forest Stewardship Council (FSC - see 'Links) approved forest standard for Ireland. A final agreed national forest standard is expected to be in place by early 2010.