RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards 2023 Winners

These Awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices include sound commercial management, environmental protection, and biodiversity. The twin goals of promoting the economic and environmental benefits of good forestry and farming are fundamental to what the RDS hopes to achieve through its agriculture and rural affairs programme. In June 2023, the RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards were presented to the following winners : Production Forestry Award | Winner – Desmond and Elaine Drew, Co. Dublin Runner up – Liam and Helen Bresnan, Co. Limerick ; Teagasc Farm Forestry Award | Winner – Sean Creamer, Co. Leitrim Runner up – Isabella Donnely, Co. Westmeath ; Community Woodland Award | Winner – Knockranny Wood (Colonels wood), Co. Mayo Runner up – 12 O’Clock Hills, Co. Clare