Tree assessment always requires thoroughness. For example, the crown of this mature common lime (Tilia x europaea), on the boundary of residences, seems generally healthy. However, minor dead wood development on one side of the crown promoted a Veon arboriculturist to investigate further. The result – extensive decay of the lower trunk and structural roots. … Read more
First thinning refers to the practice of selectively harvesting trees in a forest during its early stages of growth when the trees are still relatively young. Forwarding prevents damage to forest roads, ensuring they remain accessible for forest management activities, emergency response, and recreational use. It minimizes soil erosion, sedimentation, and runoff into nearby waterways, … Read more
Trees naturally regenerate on their own due to several ecological processes and factors. Tree canopies and other vegetation help create a microclimate that can be more conducive to seedling survival. They provide shade, reduce soil temperature fluctuations, and increase humidity, which can benefit young trees. Their seeds can be spread by wind, water, animals, or … Read more
Veon held its Harvesting Training Day in a selection of forest sites in Co. Offaly earlier this month. Daragh Little, Managing Director Forestry at Veon is seen demonstrating the use of electronic callipers to measure Diameter Breast Height (DBH) to regional managers on site. Electronic callipers offer numerous advantages for measuring diameter at breast height … Read more
Veon ecologists conducted a bat survey in an industrial park in Co. Louth last week and came across this little nocturnal hedgehog who was out searching for a late night snack! Bat surveys are primarily conducted for conservation, legal compliance, and environmental management. These surveys are essential for monitoring bat populations to protect and enhance … Read more
Veon Arboriculturalists were engaged in overseeing the safe road-side removal of a tree in Co. Mayo following a tree risk assessment report which was conducted earlier. Veon Arboriculture is an independent Arboricultural consultancy and provides professional tree assessments, tree surveys and hedgerow management services to a broad range of clients in the public and private … Read more
Veon Ecology attended the recent CIEEM conference which examined the practical impacts of environmental policy and legislation on Ireland’s ecology. Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, spoke at the conference as did Mr. Justice Richard Humphreys, Judge of the High Court of Ireland for Planning and Environment, who delivered an outline … Read more
Congratulations to Slane Castle Estate for receiving the special commendation award in the RDS Irish Forest & Woodland Awards 2024. Working together with their forest managers, Veon Limited, the award was achieved in the Native Woodland Conservation category and was announced on 2nd May 2024. This Special Commendation is as a result of the Estate’s … Read more
VEON was engaged to source, plant and manage 8,000 native Oak trees by Make-A-Wish at a designated site in Richardstown, Co. Louth. With LK Shields as lead sponsor of the Make-A-Wish Woodland, and partnering with VEON Ltd, Make-A-Wish has transformed a vision into reality by creating the Make-A-Wish Woodland, a living example of their Charter … Read more
Veon was delighted to attend the ESG summit that took place in Croke Park on the 30th of April 2024. The theme was “Are you prepared for the changing regulatory environment?” The ESG summit aimed at facilitating companies understand how they can transition to becoming more sustainable and understand the regulatory environment and the new … Read more
Delighted to announce that Veon’s application for the “Native Woodland Conservation Category” award at the RDS Irish Forest & Woodland Awards has been shortlisted to the top 4. The winner and the commendation will be announced on May 2nd at the RDS. Veon’s application is for a Native Woodland Conservation project within the historic Slane … Read more
