Prescribed burning: when to do it
Teagasc promotes prescribed burning in Ireland. However, the rules of best practice in habitat management apply. There must be no alternatives to rejuvenating the area for sustainable grazing. Best practice Prescribed burning revitalises abandoned or undergrazed dry heaths. It is best planned outside the bird-nesting season, which is from 1 September until the end of February. Farmers must get all essential permissions and notify affected parties. These include Actions Requiring…