Veon Arboriculturists demonstrate a clear example of where pruning cuts should be made – just outside the branch collar, perpendicular to the branch angle. When cuts are made here, the chemical and mechanical properties of the tree reduce the likelihood of pathogen ingress and time needed for wound occlusion – mind you, it is not always … Read more
Daragh Little of VEON marking trees for the second thinning of a Sycamore plantation in Co. Sligo. White ring is for final crop trees and red rings denote trees to be removed. For every final crop tree we are marking two trees that compete with it. Once tree marking is done, the contractor will come … Read more
Extensive basal decay in a mature sycamore noted during a Tree Survey in Co. Dublin. This sycamore has been infected with brittle cinder fungus (Kretzschmaria deusta) which was detected by Veon Arboriculturalists during a BS5837 Tree Survey. Brittle cinder fungus is a fungal pathogen that causes breakage in seemingly healthy trees and will continue to … Read more
Dermot Fenton, Woodland Resource Manager at Veon attended the Limerick Chamber of Commerce members event yesterday where he outlined the role Veon plays in assisting companies achieve their ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility activities. Veon sources appropriate CSR projects for their broad range of clients, such as Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions , Virgin Media Ireland … Read more
Position filled Veon provides services in Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture and is certified under PEFC for much of the forest portfolio it manages. Veon is looking to recruit a Technical Support Forester who is interested in developing their skillsets across a diverse range of fields in Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture. The successful candidate … Read more
Position filled Veon provides services in Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture and is certified under PEFC for much of the forest portfolio it manages. Veon is looking to recruit a GIS Technician who is interested in developing their skillsets across a diverse range of fields in Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture. The role reports to … Read more
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has announced that it will be supporting the planting of native forests in Southwest Ireland. As trees native to Ireland (such as oak, birch, rowan and alder) tend to grow for hundreds of years, this project will create a long-term biodiverse habitat. The first 15,000 trees are being planted in … Read more
Position filled Veon is looking to recruit a GIS & Certification Manager who is interested in developing their skillsets across a diverse range of fields in Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture. Based in our head office in Dublin or one of our regional offices and reporting to the MD-Forestry, the successful candidate will develop … Read more
Commercial Forests – Much More Than WD4 In keeping with the principles of sustainable forest management, Veon Ecology has been working with our private forestry clients in the area of Biodiversity Net Gain. The first step in this process commonly being the formulation of Natural Capital Assessment Reports (NCARs), which in turn form the basis … Read more
Veon is looking to recruit an Ecologist to join our growing team throughout Ireland. As a company providing ecology services to a wide range of sectors, the successful candidate must demonstrate a knowledge of Irish ecology while also being committed to providing practical solutions for our clients. Veon offers a wide variety of services across … Read more
Last week, the Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment Report was published by the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is a very strong report for the Irish forestry sector and the JOC was informed of the huge contribution which forestry and timber make in reducing carbon emissions. Below is a summary … Read more
Another forest road successfully completed in the north west region. Well done to the Veon north west team! Veon has reached a significant milestone by reaching over 100,000 metres constructed of high quality woodland roads enabling forest harvesting to take place to supply sawmills with much-needed timber for new housing across the country. A significant … Read more
