Veon commenced forest reconstitution planting in this native woodland in County Wexford with mostly oak and scots pine, with some pockets of holly, crab apple, whitethorn and alder in the wet areas. A native woodland is a haven for biodiversity and supports a rich ground flora and fauna in a symbiotic relationship to each other. … Read more
Veon arboriculturalists spotted Turkey tail fungus (Trametes versicolor) on an oak (Quercus robur) tree during a Tree Survey in Co. Wicklow. This fungus is generally considered saprophytic (feeds off dead wood) and is associated with selective white rot (where the compressively- strong lignin is preferred over the tensile-strong cellulose), resulting in a stringy, white, damp wood. … Read more
Pictured left to right: Laura Byrne, Business Development Manager Certa Ireland, and Ethan Gannon Veon Arboriculture Photo Credit: Sean Brosnan (Brosnan Photography). In a bold move toward sustainability and environmental responsibility, VEON which is a leading ecology and forest management consultancy, proudly announces its decision to transition its nationwide fleet of 22 vehicles to Certa’s … Read more
Veon is Ireland’s leading Forestry, Ecology and Arboriculture consultancy and has been in business for over 30 years. Veon Forestry specialises in forestry services for all types of woodland owners for high-net-worth investors, institutional investors, and family wealth offices. Veon Ecology is a specialist ecology services business that consults into large scale infrastructural and renewable … Read more
Veon ornithologists and ecologists are currently overseeing the monitoring of Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in Longford this week to assess any potential disturbance. The Whooper Swan, designated as an Annex I species under the EU Birds Directive, is one of two migratory swan species that visit Ireland during winter. The other is the Bewick’s Swan … Read more
Veon Forestry awarded Silvermine Mountains SAC stock proof fencing contract by the National Parks and Wildlife Service NPWS. Following a competitive tendering process for the Silvermine Mountains SAC stock proof fencing contract by the Department for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Veon is nearing completion of the 4,000 meters stock fence on land in the … Read more
Veon Arboriculturists assessed trees on a private road in Dublin. This fir (Abies sp.) recently fell across this private road. Assessment of its base appears to show healthy roots that have snapped, and some rotting roots on the side where a neighbouring tree failed in the past. A step back and you can see dozens … Read more
Veon, Ireland’s premier forest management and ecology consultancy, is proud to introduce the Veon Excellence in Forest Management Scholarship, in association with South East Technological University (SETU). This annual scholarship is designed to foster academic and professional excellence and will be awarded to a third-year forestry under-graduate studying at SETU. This scholarship not only recognises … Read more
A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is a comprehensive document designed to evaluate the potential impacts of human activities on Natura 2000 sites. Natura 2000 is a network of protected areas across the European Union, established to conserve Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats. The NIS aims to assess how proposed projects or activities … Read more
Badger surveys are essential for safeguarding Ireland’s biodiversity and maintaining ecological equilibrium. As a protected species under the Wildlife Act of 1976, badgers require focused conservation efforts to ensure their survival. In Ireland, where badger populations face various threats, conducting comprehensive surveys is vital for understanding their habitats, population dynamics, and ecological impact. The badger … Read more
Veon Arboriculturists conducted a Tree Risk Assessment on this mature black pine (Pinus nigra) which has lost two large limbs, leaving large wounds where decay is developing. Bark-included junctions were likely the contributing factor in these failures, and the remaining limb over the lane has remained steadfast for many years despite the narrow bit of … Read more
VEON finished constructing a solid and well-designed forest road for timber harvesting operations in a client’s forest in Co. Waterford. A solid forest road is important for timber harvesting as it provides a reliable and stable surface for transporting harvested timber from the forest to roadside. This efficiency is essential for minimizing costs and maximising … Read more
