Forest Futures | Introduction to Forest Carbon Farming for Ireland's Land Use & Rural Communities

Forest Futures: An Introduction to Forest Carbon Farming
Skills for carbon. Space for nature. Benefits for all.

Green Skibbereen and the FORESTCARBOVISION project invite you to Forest Futures, a free two-day skills development and capacity-building event on forest carbon farming.

Whether you're a forest owner, farmer, community representative, researcher, or policymaker, this event will give you the practical knowledge and confidence to understand, and potentially participate in, Ireland's emerging forest carbon sector.

No prior knowledge is required. Expert speakers will guide you through the essentials, from certification and carbon markets to biodiversity and revenue generation, using real-world case studies and peer-to-peer learning.

This 2-day event qualifies for 45 CPD points for foresters registered on the Society of Irish Foresters CPD programme.

What You'll Gain

• A clear understanding of how carbon markets work and what they mean for Irish landowners

• Practical guidance on getting started with carbon farming on your land

• Insights from real-world case studies in Ireland and Europe

• Connections with experts and peers across Ireland

• A roadmap for navigating policy, certification, and biodiversity integration

Event Details

Day 1: Foundations
Friday 16 October, 10:00am – 6:00pm
O'Rahilly Building, University College Cork, 54 College Rd, Cork City, T12 ETP6

Policy, carbon markets, biodiversity, interactive workshops, and mini-clinics with experts.

Day 2: Practical Application
Saturday 17 October, 9:45am – 3:30pm
Sáile Sports & Community Centre, Cappagh, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 WD21

Case studies, expert clinics, and a guided field trip to Dunderrow Woodland. We'll meet at Sáile Sports & Community Centre and carpool to the site, approximately 15 minutes away (~13 parking spaces available). Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Speakers

Featuring expert speakers from 

• Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• Origin Xero

• Wilderway

• LUKE (Natural Resources Institute Finland)

• Leuker 1818

• Pro Silva Ireland

Full speaker line-up and programme will be emailed to all registered attendees.

Lunch

Pre-order lunch during registration, or bring your own packed lunch.

Registration

This event is free to attend. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a quality learning experience. Early registration is essential to secure your place.

If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us at comms@greenskibbereen.ie.

This event is organised by Green Skibbereen CLG, the Irish partner in the FORESTCARBOVISION project, funded by the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme 2021–2027 and co-funded by the European Union.