WiserEarth Key Students
For students using WiserEarth to network their cause
This group provides a place for students have discussions and brainstorm strategies about using WiserEarth as a tool for their cause. Student communities are their own unique networks, and this group is a place for students to get together, compare notes, and make connections with other students who are using WiserEarth as a web-space to coordinate on the g ...learn more
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Created: Jan 23, 2008
Updated: Oct 21, 2009
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The Woodlands of Ireland group was established in 1997 to focus attention on Irelands` native woodland resource, especially as a new millennium was approaching, which provided a focus for a millennium woodland project. A number of organisations and individuals had been clamouring for such an initiative for some time and the Heritage Council, through the efforts of its former Chairperson, Freda Rountree - now sadly deceased - took responsibility for the project. In July 1997, a meeting of all interested parties was held in the Heritage Council offices in Kilkenny and arising from it, an ad hoc Steering Committee representing a broad range of relevant organisations was established to advance the concept. The consensus arrived at was that concerted action was needed to highlight the importance of native woodlands and to secure their long-term sustainability. The function of the Steering group is to provide overall guidance to the project and ensure societal relevance.
The primary objective of the Millennium Initiative on Native Woodlands is to develop management strategies aimed at ensuring their future viability. The restoration and rejuvenation of Ireland`s existing semi-natural estate is a priority. The project also includes the establishment of new woodlands composed of native species.
To do so requires addressing a number of key elements. These include;
· The classification and selection of woodlands
· Management planning
· Funding and implementation of management plans
· The provision of adequate native tree stock for planting
· The incorporation of a timber production component
· Training, research, education and promotional activities
The primary objective of the Millennium Initiative on Native Woodlands is to develop management strategies aimed at ensuring their future viability. The restoration and rejuvenation of Ireland`s existing semi-natural estate is a priority. The project also includes the establishment of new woodlands composed of native species.
To do so requires addressing a number of key elements. These include;
· The classification and selection of woodlands
· Management planning
· Funding and implementation of management plans
· The provision of adequate native tree stock for planting
· The incorporation of a timber production component
· Training, research, education and promotional activities
