Woodlands of Ireland held an engaging and informative day on the topic of ‘Naturalness, Humans and Woodland Diversity’, at the beautiful setting of Enniscoe House, Co. Mayo during National Biodiversity Week on 20th May 2026.
Ecologist Aidan Corcoran gave a presentation in the North Mayo Heritage Centre hall and went into detail exploring key woodland ecology concepts during his presentation. A guided walk followed after lunch through the trails and woodlands of Enniscoe House where Aidan gave more practical examples of plant succession, the role of disturbance in shaping woodland ecosystems, and the principles of coppice silviculture as a traditional and sustainable woodland management practice. It was a day of learning and exploration in one of Mayo’s rich woodland landscapes.
Thanks to the Kellet family of Enniscoe House, the North Mayo Heritage Centre, Aidan Corcoran and the Irish Environmental Network. This event was made possible by funding from the Irish Environmental Network.
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