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Pro Silva Ireland members have access to a private networking site. Go the the News page for details View the very first Pro Silva Ireland newsletter here
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pro silva (latin: 'for the forests') The organisation was founded in order to develop and promote Pro Silva Principles as an alternative to clear felling in Irish forestry. Pro Silva Ireland is a non-profit organisation and is a member of the European umbrella organisation Pro Silva Europe, which was founded in Slovenia in 1989. Pro Silva Ireland was founded in June 2000 and membership is made up
of forest GENERAL PRINCIPLES Pro Silva promotes forest management strategies which optimise the maintenance, conservation and utilisation of forest ecosystems in such a way that the ecological and socio-economic functions are sustainable and profitable. The general approach to management which is advocated by Pro Silva, includes market and non-market objectives, and takes the whole forest ecosystem into consideration. With reference to sustainability in its broadest sense Pro Silva members believe
1. production of timber and other products 2. protection of soil and climate 4. recreation, amenity, and cultural aspects To read more on Pro Silva Ireland objectives, structure and strategies see the About us page. | ||||||||
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