National Tree Week 2025 Returns with Calendar of Free Activities Across Communities in Ireland Led by the National Tree Council of Ireland and proudly supported by Coillte, running from Sunday 9th – Sunday 16th March ‘Planting Trees, Growing Together’ is the theme of this year’s National Tree Week celebrating the environmental and social benefits of &hellip

Coillte Statement At this stage we do not know the full extent of the damage caused by Storm Eowyn to our forest estate.  However, early indications are that it is extensive. Our priority at this time is to support the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, power companies and local communities, by clearing individual trees to open &hellip

Friday 24rd January: Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath Coillte advises all users of forest lands including its staff, contractors and members of the public, to exercise caution if entering forest lands during this weather warning as storm Eowyn moves through the country. &hellip

Thursday 9th January 2025: Coillte advises all users of its forests and lands including staff, contractors and members of the public to be mindful of the forecasted weather conditions and weather warnings over the coming days and exercise caution if entering forests or lands in affected areas.     Met Éireann has issued the following &hellip

Barnaslingan Wood closed until further notice following recent storm damage     12.12.24: As a result for Storm Daragh over the weekend, Barnaslingan Wood has suffered significant windblow through parts of the wood with many trees down and trails blocked and as a result will be closed until further notice.   Storm Daragh’s unusually severe &hellip

    Coillte Launches 2025 Forestry Scholarship Programme as CAO Applications Open Initiative offers up to €20,000 scholarships to support careers in Ireland’s growing forestry sector Coillte awarded three scholarships in inaugural year 2024 RED C Research highlights:  60% of 18–34 year olds view forestry careers as attractive, with over 25% of all surveyed describing &hellip