Drumhierney wood is situated beside Leitrim Village. It is one of the most productive woodlands in Ireland and is visited by foresters from all over the world.
The main species planted in Drumhierney include Sitka and Norway spruce with some oak, also some Poplars and Conifers. Most of the Conifers were planted between1950 and 1962 and are now nature. Norway spruce was planted for sale as Christmas Trees, and in one year 80,000 Christmas Trees were exported to England and America.
Western Red Cedars are also planted in Drumhierney. The timber is of high quality and in great demand and this species is suitable for wet sites as it is very stable. Lawson Cypres, which produces very good timber, and Leyland Cypres, which grow rapidly, are also planted in Druhierney.