This is definitely not something you should be happy to see when undertaking a forest or habitat survey. Japanese Knotweed is one of Ireland’s most problematic invasive alien species and is an increasingly common sight on waste ground, the fringes of our waterways and roads and in our wetland habitats. Japanese knotweed can seriously damage … Read more
Bark included junction spotted on a Tree Condition Assessment in Drogheda. These junctions lack the axillary wood needed to form a strong bond between stems and they often result in cracks, as can be seen in the image, which can ultimately lead to tree failure. Identifying such structural weaknesses is a key part of visual … Read more
Unfortunately, in Ireland, not nearly enough is done to enforce the protection of trees during the construction phase of developments. A lot of it has to do with limited enforcement resources, and a lot of it has to do with not understanding the value of trees. It is vitally important to determine the site-specific effect … Read more
Photos from first thinning by VEON forest managers of this Norway spruce plantation in Co. Roscommon earlier this week. Thinning must be carried out carefully as the removal of too few trees will result in a greater proportion of smaller diameter trees of lesser timber value. Removing too many trees allows light penetrate deep into … Read more
Veon is looking to recruit a seasonal student Ecologist on a three month contract from June to September 2023 to assist our growing team throughout Ireland. This role would suit recently graduated students or those seeking work experience. As a company providing ecology services to a wide range of sectors, the successful candidate must demonstrate … Read more
Veon Arboriculture recently undertook a Tree Assessment Survey in Co. Kildare. This oak tree (Quercus robur) has begun the process of retrenchment, this is when a tree has reached a tipping point in its energy-reserves to energy-requirements ratio, so it begins to reduce its crown size (this is seen in the stag-head formation of dead … Read more
This position has been Filled Veon is currently recruiting for the role of Principal Ecologist. This is a unique opportunity for someone with an already proven background in ecology to lead a dynamic, dedicated and expanding ecology team. Veon was originally established in 1990 with a primary focus on forestry. In 2020, the company … Read more
Veon is currently recruiting for the role of Head of Division, Veon Ecology. This is a unique opportunity for someone with an already proven background in ecology to lead a dynamic, dedicated and expanding ecology team. Veon was originally established in 1990 with a primary focus on forestry. In 2020, the company launched Veon Ecology … Read more
The Irish Goat, which is Ireland’s native landrace breed, is now critically endangered and can only be found in remote mountain ranges where they roam in feral herds. This particular breed was the only goat breed in Ireland for a long time until the beginning of the twentieth century when so-called ‘improved’ breeds were introduced. … Read more
In support of National Tree Week 2023, Rathwood Furniture and Garden Experience Centre in Co. Carlow has become a Veon Climate Leadership Partner and has planted over 1,000 trees in their Fox’s Park woods over the last year. Transforming their woodland from a dense forest, with no ground growth, to a multi-layered ecosystem is the … Read more
22 March 2023: Collen is pleased to share that it will be expanding an area of woodland which is in Collen ownership in Sligo. As part of an environmental and sustainability initiative to diversify the forest and increase the biodiversity of the area, 2,000 native oak, cherry, birch, alder, whitethorn, and blackthorn trees have been … Read more
Daniel Connell, Head of Division, Veon Ecology and Sara Sheridan, Ecologist at Veon attended the 8th Irish Ornithological Research Conference in UCC on Saturday. The conference covered a wide range of topics from seabirds and waterfowl to some of our most charismatic and rare breeding species, including white-tailed eagles, corncrakes and the common crane. … Read more
