Close-to-Nature permanent forest management, founded in 2000 to develop and promote an alternative to clear felling in Irish forestry.
ProSilva Ireland recognises and values the unique history of Irish forestry and its past, current and potential contribution at local, regional and national levels. Members are convinced of the need in Ireland for a greater range of management skills amongst foresters and forest owners.

ProSilva Ireland is a non-profit organisation and is a member of the European umbrella organisation ProSilva Europe, which was founded in Slovenia in 1989.
Membership is made up of forest owners, foresters and others who wish to practice and learn more about ProSilva forestry practice. ProSilva Ireland is an all-Ireland organisation, embracing membership from both Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.