Grazing Forestry

funkey_monkey · 27-01-2023 10:38pm #1

Anyone using Shropshire sheep or anything else to graze around trees in a forestry. Would like to know how you are getting on with them as I might soon need to get some in to manage a small bit of forestry.

Thanks.

cavellaria · 23-02-2023 12:52pm

http://www.fairwoodchristmastrees.com/about.html

I think this guy grazes his xmas tree crop with Shropshires

funkey_monkey · 23-02-2023 2:03pm

@cavellaria - seems to be rare enough to find anyone working with them. I only need around 4 of them so I don't want to import them from the UK. They command a strong price, probably due to their rarity.

cavellaria · 23-02-2023 11:53pm

Around what tree species are you looking to graze?

funkey_monkey · 24-02-2023 11:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120281706#Comment_120281706

Mixture of natives - Oak, Ash, Birch, Whitethorn, Blackthorn, few others in the mix too.

cavellaria · 24-02-2023 12:01pm

My understanding is that Shrops are used because they don't browse the trees. I would have a concern on root damage, especially on softer ground.

If you do put them in, keep an eye on their effect on the soil.

funkey_monkey · 24-02-2023 12:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120282871#Comment_120282871

Will do, the trees are fairly well established now and I think it will be next year before I get any at earliest. Will be stocking them very lightly so hopefully root damage won't be an issue, but you are right, it is something to watch for as this would be soft ground.

Grazing Forestry

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