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Coillte remains fully committed to its climate action, nature and biodiversity goals and will ensure a fully integrated approach to all nature and biodiversity projects going forward In light of the strategic vision for its forest estate, Coillte has decided to absorb the work of Coillte Nature into its existing and larger Coillte Forest &hellip
Status Orange HIGH Forest Fire Risk Warning in place Nationally until 12pm Friday March 21st Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources All land owners urged to obey restrictions in place for land burning The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Status Orange, &hellip
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