Unpublished Publications

Publications available…….. and a must for anyone working with native woodlands:

Title	Description	How to get a copy
Native Woodland Information Notes In support of the Native Woodland Scheme Various authors. Edited by Declan Little	The first six in a series of technical bulletins focused on the establishment and management of native woodlands. These come in an attractive A4 ring binder folder and are available free of charge. Subsequent notes - which will be published on an ongoing basis - will be automatically posted to those already in receipt of a folder. (Note No. 4 on 'Riparian Woodland, identification, design, establishment and management' was updated and reprinted in January 2017 - download the pdf here on the Publications page for further details).	Chairman's Statement - An Introduction to the Native Woodland Information Notes No. 6 - Native woodland classification and its application to native woodland management. No. 5 - Design, stocking and establishment of new native woodlands No. 4 - Riparian woodland identification, design and management No. 3 - Rhododendron control management in native woodlands No. 2 - Woodland management history: an overview No. 1 - Cartographic and historical sources for native woodlands To get your ring binder and notes, please contact us
Deer and Forestry in Ireland	This report was commissioned by Woodlands of Ireland to advance the development of a National Deer Management Strategy.	Deer and forestry in Ireland: A review of current status and management requirements
Realising Quality Wood from Ireland’s Native Woodlands Silvicultural Guidelines for Wood Production in the Context of the Native Woodland Scheme, 2005	This publication provides guidance to practitioners and landowners on how to achieve quality wood whilst maintaining and enhancing woodland biodiversity. It addresses the overriding objective of the Native Woodland Scheme (NWS) which is biodiversity maintenance and enhancement. - The report assesses six of our native trees including sessile and pedunculate oak, ash, birch, alder and hazel using the NWS management framework document and providing economic projections over the rotations involved. - The management plans, schedule of operations, costs and revenues over the silvicultural cycles involved are on an accompanying CD-ROM inserted into the back cover of the publication	Realising quality wood from Ireland’s native woodlands There is no charge for providing this publication though a nominal voluntary contribution to cover production, printing, postage and packaging would be greatly appreciated. If you wish to obtain a CD-ROM and are making a voluntary contribution please send a cheque or postal order made out to ‘Woodlands of Ireland’ to: Declan Little
Hedgerow Appraisal System	This publication outlines an agreed hedgerow survey methodology and data appraisal system. Future hedgerow surveys will be encouraged to adopt the survey methodology and data assessment outlined in order to produce consistent and reproducible datasets.	Best practise guidance on hedgerow surveying, data collation and appraisal
Natural Capital Values of Native Woodlands	In 2012, Woodlands of Ireland commissioned a report on the natural capital value of Ireland's native woodlands. The task of compiling this report was undertaken by Optimize Ltd and was completed in late 2013 after editing. Subsequently, an abbreviated version of the report with key findings and recommendations was produced and designed to make it more attractive for the reader. The full and abbreviated reports on the natural capital value of native woodland are available here.	Natural capital value of native woodland in Ireland (Full text) Natural capital value of native woodland in Ireland (Abbreviated text)
Landscaping with Native Species	A recently developed website on landscaping with native species targeted at local authorities, landscape designers, schools and the general public.	www.eco-landscapes.com
A Strategy for Native Woodlands in Ireland 2016-2020	A 5-year vision for our native woodlands in Ireland developed by Woodlands of Ireland in partnership with native woodland stakeholders. Woodlands of Ireland urges all stakeholders to promote the targets outlined in this Strategy for the benefit of our native woodland and society.	A strategy for native woodlands in Ireland: 2016 - 2020
Ireland’s Native Woodland: Conference Proceedings	Galway, 8th – 11th September, 2004 Abstracts available free as a pdf here on the Publications page. Full presentations on CD-ROM are available from Woodlands of Ireland at €10 each. The CD-ROM contains 30 presentations, inclusive of tables and figures, under the following themes; Theme 1: The Background to Native Woodland Development in Ireland Theme 2: The Ecology and Current Status of Ireland’s Native Woodlands Theme 3: Legal Framework and Policy Development Theme 4: Current Initiatives in the Development of Ireland’s Native Woodlands Theme 5: The Future of Ireland’s Native Woodlands	2004 native woodland conference abstracts
Our Trees A Guide to Growing Ireland’s Trees and Shrubs in celebration of a new Millennium	As part of the People’s Millennium Forests project, this publication, which is targeted at all stakeholders, was produced by the project. A very popular publication, it provides general information on our native trees and shrubs and in particular, guidance on growing them from seed and cuttings. This book was published by the People's Millennium Forests Project	Our trees (PDF) Printed copies are available from the Tree Council of Ireland