Two woodland sites close to the Shannon in South Leitrim have been selected as new Coillte Nature biodiversity restoration projects. Derrycarne is a popular recreation destination on the shores of Lough Boderg and Lough Bofin on the Shannon, formerly part of Derrycarne Demense. The amenities at this scenic lakeside woodland have been recently upgraded for &hellip

This month Coillte Nature were delighted to host a knowledge-sharing visit from Ian McKee and Tim Cockerill of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) on the topic of peatland restoration. Ian is the FLS Peatland Technical Advisor and Tim is a Peatland Restoration Forester based in North Highland, and between them they have been involved with &hellip

Dublin Mountains Partnership launches its Strategic Plan 2022-2026   Dublin, 24th February 2023 – The Dublin Mountain Partnership (DMP) has today launched a new five-year strategic plan, which aims to further provide for recreation, protect the environment and raise awareness of the multiple benefits the Dublin Mountains provide, aimed at those who live in, use, &hellip

Fact Sheet We are aware of the concerns that have been expressed about Coillte’s involvement with the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund (ISFF) and Gresham House. There has been a lot of misinformation reported and we welcome the opportunity to clarify the facts on the need to create new forests in Ireland and Coillte’s response to &hellip

Coillte Nature and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are teaming up to carry out biodiversity restoration works at the Raven Nature Reserve, Curracloe, Co. Wexford. The works to restore precious sand dune habitats at the Raven Nature Reserve are expected to start on Mon 16th January with some temporary restrictions on access to &hellip