Stay safe during forest fire season! 🔥
1. Don't light fires near forests/open land
2. Report suspicious activity
3. Never try fight fires yourself
4. Move to safe areas if needed
5. Call 112 to report fires
6. Keep access clear for emergency services
7. Follow evacuation orders

New plans for a visitor centre in Coillte's Glenfarne Wood in Co. Leitrim have been announced by Minister Heather Humphreys  including...

🤸 Playground
🌿 Sensory trail
🌳 Tree-top platform

Keep your eyes peeled for more information 👀

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Amazing views of the Northern Lights from Coillte's Ticknock Forest Park captured on an Archeoastronomy hike which took place over the weekend as part of the Dublin Mountains Partnership Festival ✨

The season finale of Tracks and Trails on @RTEone airs tonight  📺

Journalist & political commentator Tommie Gorman visits Tipperary to meet with Dr. Janice Fuller from Coillte.

Set your watch for 7:30 PM tonight ⏰

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⚠️A status orange warning has been issued for risk of forest fires until Monday, 13th May⚠️

Coillte advises to avoid all outdoor use of fires, barbeques and other open ignition sources on forest lands and in other high-risk areas and never enter/approach a fire
📷Met Éireann

Coillte Nature is hosting a nature walk as part of the Dublin Mountains Festival – Féile na Sléibhe 👣

📅 Friday, 10th May
📍 Ticknock Forest, Co. Dublin (meet at carpark)
⏰ 1pm-2:15pm Guided 2.5km walk
⏰  2:30pm-6:30pm Guided 5.5km walk

Book now at eventbrite.com/e/coillte-natu…

Tune in to Tracks and Trails on @RTEone tonight 7:30 PM🚶🌳

Dr. Abigail Ruth Freeman is in Kilkenny to chat to Coillte ecologist Dr. Aileen O’Sullivan about the importance of forests in Ireland for wildlife & climate change

Ireland's Tracks and Trails
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🌸 Happy May Day!

Today we celebrate forests Bealtaine, the Celtic tradition of saying goodbye to the dark winter months and embracing the good weather ahead🌱

Why not visit your local Coillte forest today and spend May Day with nature!

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The bluebells are in full bloom in Coillte's Killinthomas Woods, Co. Kildare.

Bluebells start to poke their heads above the forest floor in late March before fully blooming during April/May 🌱

Keep your eyes peeled for these little flowers on your next walk👀

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Tracks and Trails is back every Friday at 7:30pm on @RTEone

Journey through the most beautiful trails and forests in Ireland from the comfort of your sofa 🍃

Ireland's Tracks and Trails
RTÉ
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There are just 3 days left to apply for the Coillte Forestry Scholarship⏰

If you have a passion for the outdoors, why not consider a career in forestry?

Applications close this Sunday, 28th April ⚠️

For more information, visit Coillte.ie

Coillte's Coill an Fhaltaigh (Millennium Woodland) has been shortlisted for an RDS Forest and Woodland Award under the native woodland conservation category 🌳

The winner and the runner-up will be announced on May 2nd, 2024, in the RDS.

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Last week Heather Humphreys announced works to extend the playground at Coillte's Rossmore Forest Park!

Once completed children will enjoy an extended natural play area & accessible picnic tables against the backdrop of one of Monaghan's most popular forest parks.

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⚠️ Biodiversity works in Coillte's Curragh Chase Forest Park ⚠️

Coillte are conducting a thinning operation in Curragh Chase to improve the forest’s biodiversity as part of Coillte’s BIOForest project.

For more info visit coillte.ie

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Coillte has taken home the ESG Team Award at this year's @bandf  #ESG Awards 🎉

L-R: Owen Keogh, Musgrave (Award sponsor), Paulina Pawlukojc, Group Sustainability Manager, Coillte, and David Feeney, MD Land Solutions and Chief Sustainability Officer, Coillte.

We are delighted to announce the Business & Finance ESG Team Award winner: Coillte! 🎉Award sponsored by Musgrave plc / Owen Keogh

#ESGAwards in partnership with Grant Thornton Ire

With the longer days, we love seeing more people out in Coillte's recreational spaces ☀️

Remember to Leave No Trace and #LoveThisPlace by bringing all your rubbish home with you to help keep our forest parks beautiful for all to enjoy.

Leave No Trace Ireland

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📅 The Fire Behaviour and Fuels Conference is this week!

Coillte will host a special live fire demonstration in Coillte's Glenteenassig Forest Park this Wednesday 🔥

For more information, visit …ee.firebehaviorandfuelsconference.com

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Why not get out into nature and check out these stunning Coillte forest parks?

🌳 Derrycarne Forest Park, Co. Leitrim
🌳 Liskennett Forest Park, Co. Limerick
🌳 Mullaghreelan Wood, Co. Kildare
🌳 Senator Billy Fox Memorial Park, Co. Cavan/Co. Monaghan

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Check yew out!

The Irish yew is a popular choice for ornamental gardens and landscapes around the world due to its elegant growth form and evergreen foliage.

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