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Making History...New Chair for the Irish Christmas Tree Growers from Co Down
- 30 March 2016
At the recent AGM of the Irish Christmas Tree Growers, the outgoing Chair Dermot Page welcomed the election of Tony Johnston (N.I. Farm Forestry)) from Comber Co Down.
In his welcoming message Dermot Page said, “Tony will bring a new dynamic to the organisation and has the skill set needed to move the ‘Love a Real Tree’ campaign to the next level of promotion.
Tony Johnston is a professionally qualified forester who entered the Christmas tree growing industry in 2001, initially as an ancillary activity. Growing of Christmas trees progressed to become a larger, more important part of his business, so much so that it now accounts for nearly half of his forestry business activity. He has a particular interest in Short Rotation Forestry with Christmas trees being the ultimate expression of this type of silviculture. He also dabbles with 'exotic' firs and spruce in the hope of one day finding his ideal Christmas tree.
Tony represents the Confederation of Forest Industries (CONFOR) on Plant Health, the Rural Development Programme and forestry grant matters.
He is married to Penny and has 2 teenage children, who help sell the trees at Christmas.
Tony Johnson and Dermot Page at the Field Day on March 6th.
The Irish Christmas Tree Growers
is the official body representing Christmas Tree Growers in Ireland North and South. It provides information and education on the production of quality trees. Real trees grown in Ireland are natural, local and ecologically friendly.
Love a real Tree
The LOVE A REAL TREE campaign was initiated in 2015 following a survey which showed that 44% of people love the scent of a real tree in their homes and the tradition that goes with it.
Quote from Tony
"I am looking to continue the excellent work of Dermot Page over the last 5 years and build on his passionate championing of the "real tree". I will also work to reinforce our links with the other growers associations both in the UK and throughout Europe."
Further details from Dorothea at ictginfo@gmail.com
To Speak to Tony call 0044 77 68975017
