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Some facts about Green Belt you should know...
Green Belt Ltd is Irelands largest private forestry company
Green Belt was established in 1982 by Tim O’Brien and Mossie Ryan, both qualified and experienced foresters.
Since then it has seen substantial growth and currently ranks as the largest and most progressive private forestry company in this country - managing in excess of 170,000 planted acres.
Green Belt manage forestry plantations for all the main Pension Funds in Ireland along with many corporate investors.
As well as doing the bulk of private planting for farmers, Green Belt also purchase land for an increasing number of farmers who are investing in forestry.
Four year management contract Green Belt has developed a 4 year management contract which is specifically designed for farmers.
The company will undertake to establish a forest for the farmer utilising the grant paid by the Forest Service. This contract relieves you of all the risks in establishing your plantation and leaves you free to concentrate on yourmain farming activities.
Farmers who plant in association with Green Belt have the convenience and security which this contract offers.
Every attention to detail is guaranteed thus ensuring the plantation reaches the approved standard required to attract the appropriate grant.
The contract includes:
- Fencing of the planted area
- Preparation of the ground
- Draining of land
- Supply and planting of trees
- Fertilising
- Vegetation Control
- Pest control
- Fire insurance
- Maintenance of woodland records
In addition, Green Belt will undertake to sell any forest it establishes at any time if required to one of its many Irish and foreign investors.
Countrywide team of 20 qualified foresters
You will find a Green Belt forester in your area who is qualified to advise you on all aspects of farmer forestry. In addition, Green Belts sub contractors employ almost 400 during the planting season.
The company is proud of its level of direct contact with farmers.
Simply contact the Green Belt head office in Virginia, Co. Cavan and you will be put in touch with a local professional forester who can answer any questions relating to forestry on your land and calculate your annual premium.
Standards of Excellence
Green Belt currently manages a vast area of woodland in Ireland.
The sustained growth of the company has not been achieved overnight.
The management and foresters of Green Belt believe strongly in the value of good reputation.
Many Irish farmers will attest to the Green Belt reputation for excellence in forestry management. Green Belt insist on carrying out development work to the highest standards. They use only the finest quality materials and employ the most dedicated and well qualified foresters in the country.
As every farmer knows, the establishment and management of any crop dictates its end result.