For use in Irish house construction. Irish commercial timber growers provide a vital resource in today’s construction industry. Despite the proliferation of newer construction materials such as steel and concrete, timber holds its own, offering unique benefits that continue to make it a material of choice for many builders.
Fomitopsis betulina (syn. Piptoporus betulinus) — birch polypore (razor-strop fungus). Originally described as Boletus betulinus in the late 18th century, it went through several botanical placements (e.g., Polyporus betulinus) before falling under the genus Piptoporus for most of the 20th century. However, recent molecular phylogenetic studies (DNA-based cladistics) showed that Piptoporus as traditionally defined … Read more
Nancy Stewart of Veon Ecology gave a fascinating and detailed talk on Scottish Beavers to the entire Veon team at the recent bi annual gathering. The successful reintroduction of the European beaver to Scotland into selected sites was examined and how they are building natural dams, reducing flood risk and increasing biodiversity in their habitat. Veon … Read more
Veon Ecology provides Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services to infrastructural project developers from road construction to solar farms. As Ireland accelerates infrastructural development, ECoW plays a vital role in ensuring that progress aligns with environmental protection. Acting as a bridge between construction teams and ecological regulations, the ECoW ensures that biodiversity, habitats, and wildlife … Read more
Cerioporus squamosus, formerly known as Polyporus squamosus and commonly called Scaly Polypore Dryad’s Saddle or Pheasant’s Back fungus, is a widespread polypore mushroom found predominantly on dead or dying hardwood trees. Recognizable by its large, fan-shaped cap covered with brown, scaly markings, that resembles the pattern of a pheasant’s plumage (100-400mm across). The underside features … Read more
Daragh Little, MD Forestry of Veon announced Rebecca Conway (née Dickinson) as the winner of the scholarship award with a presentation last week. Rebecca is also the Society of Irish Foresters Augustine Henry award for the highest grade in level 7 This annual scholarship is designed to foster academic and professional excellence and is awarded … Read more
Veon is delighted to contribute to the sponsorship of the U19 Girl Basketball team from Mungret Community College who have been invited to compete in the World Schools Basketball Championships which will take place in Valencia, Spain this November. This is the first time an Irish girls’ team has been selected to compete at this … Read more
The causal agent of the bacterial canker was Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. Fraxini, a particular pathovar which specifically infects ash trees. Infection typically enters through wounds or natural openings (lenticels) and is favoured by cool, wet conditions. The disease weakens trees, making them more vulnerable to other pathogens and environmental stress – potentially encircling stems and … Read more
Ganoderma australe is a species of bracket fungus commonly found in Ireland and the UK. It typically affects mature broadleaf trees, such as beech (Fagus sylvatica), oak (Quercus spp.), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), maple (Acer spp.) and also occasionally appears on conifers. Whilst Ganoderma australe plays a natural role in woodland ecosystems as a decomposer … Read more
Today, Daragh Little, MD of Forestry in Veon, gave a talk to over 80 members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) as part of their CPD programme for Auctioneers and Valuers. The talk titled – Forestry as a Rural Asset, Land Use, Valuation and Investment Potential – focused on forestry history in Ireland, … Read more
Veon Arboriculturalists identified Kretzschmaria deusta when undertaking a Tree Risk Assessment for a client in Co. Kildare. Kretzschmaria deusta is a wood-decaying fungus that infects beech, in this instance, as well as lime, maple, and other hardwoods. Often called “Brittle cinder” fungus due to its black, cracked fruiting bodies, it colonizes wounds or weak points … Read more
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) was introduced this year by the English Government and proclaimed as the solution to building houses while still protecting the environment. Is BNG really the panacea to help address the biodiversity crisis? Download the Veon Ecology UK Newsletter
