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Following an intensive period of clearing invasive species at Hazelwood, a Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) thinning is taking place as part of the biodiversity restoration works. The aim is to increase the proportion of native trees and ensure the long-term survival of the woodland. Ross Buchanan of Inish Forestry is an award-winning forester who has &hellip
RED C Research and Coillte Public Consultation highlights importance of forestry to climate crisis RED C research conducted among the general public has been combined with the response to a Coillte public consultation process to assess public support for Coillte’s new forestry strategic vision announced in April 2022 Coillte’s new strategic forestry vision proposes a range of &hellip
Thursday, 13th October 2022: To facilitate essential resurfacing works, Ticknock carpark will be closed between 18-21 October and 24-28 October. The carpark will be open on the weekend of 22-23 October. These works will improve the overall visitor experience of Ticknock, and some additional car spaces will be created through re-alignment. Alternative midweek parking facilities &hellip
In late September Roisin Moore of Rhizocore Technologies met with some of the Coillte Nature team at a beautiful native woodland close to Westport in Co. Mayo. Rhizocore are doing some fascinating work and research into underground relationships between trees and fungi. This is a growing area of research, with new and exciting discoveries being &hellip
Status Orange HIGH National Forest Fire Risk Warning in place until Tuesday August 16th. Forest visitors should not use barbeques and outdoor fires at any stage. Vehicles must not be parked at site entrances or impede emergency service access to forest roads. All land owners urged to obey restrictions in place for land burning. &hellip
IFA President Tim Cullinan has encouraged families to attend and support the Green Ribbon walks organised by IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland in support of the Green Ribbon campaign this month. Eleven walks have been organised in venues throughout the country during August and September as part &hellip