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Another forest fire last night diverts emergency services from focusing on COVID-19 National Fire Risk Warning still in place as public urged to remain at home as per COVID-19 guidelines Leitrim forest fire is the latest incident over the last few days. Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open &hellip
80% fall in visits to Coillte forests since enhanced restrictions put in place Some Coillte recreational forests see a 99% reduction in visitor numbers. Coillte thanks members of the public and asks that they continue to respect the measures in place to protect public health and wellbeing. Coillte forest car parks remain closed. However, &hellip
Coillte Statement Responsible Use of the Outdoors During Covid-19 Tuesday May 5th 2020 The Taoiseach has announced 2 changes to the restrictions put in place to protect us all from the spread of COVID-19 that will come into effect Tuesday 5 May. The changes are that: people can travel up to 5 kilometres from their &hellip
National Fire Risk Warning in place this weekend Public urged to remain at home as per Covid-19 guidelines Gorse fires last week diverted vital emergency services from focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic Coillte forest car parks remain closed. Forests are open for those who live within 2km to take brief physical exercise in line with &hellip
Following the Taoiseach’s announcement earlier today [12 March 2020], specifically regarding mass gatherings of over 100 people. Coillte in partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland has made the decision to postpone National Tree Week 2020 and all related public events until further notice. We understand this will disappoint many people who had arranged Tree &hellip
Friday 24th February: Coillte advises all forest users to stay away from forest lands in Counties Galway and Clare while the Status Red weather warning is in force. Coillte urges all users of forest lands including its staff, contractors and members of the public, to exercise extreme caution if entering forest lands in other &hellip