Sean Hoskins

‘A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland’ by Sean Hoskins, on the 25th anniversary of Pro Silva Ireland

I'm delighted to share an important new book for ecological and eco-socially minded forestry in Ireland: A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland by Sean Hoskins (2025). This book may also be of interest to other nations facing the challenge of transitioning away from unsustainable, industrial clear-fell practices. I’m proud to say that…Read more ‘A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland’ by Sean Hoskins, on the 25th anniversary of Pro Silva Ireland

‘Lines of flight’ from the Hollywood project

Cathy Fitzgerald reflects on other close-to-nature, non clearfell forests being inspired by the Hollywood ecoart project, with Nicola Brown and Fritz Ringal, under the Blackstairs Mountains, Ireland.

First timber from Hollywood is made into something special

As you can see, some of our conifer trees are getting big. When our forest contractor Sean Hoskins and his fellow worker Conor Murphy, selectively felled some trees for Hollywood's 2nd thinning in January, Conor asked if he could have our largest cut tree, in exchange for reducing his felling fee. "Sure", I said, surprised.…Read more First timber from Hollywood is made into something special