The #WoodlandsofIreland #Conference on 1-3 October in Lough Erne catchment is open for booking woodlandsofireland.com/woodlands-of-i… ➡️ Ancient Woodland on the Island of Ireland – Distribution & Condition ➡️ Protective Tree Cover in Catchments ➡️ Community Involvement in Forest Management

Let's do it! This week, help restore our #rivers by collecting data with @‌theriverstrust's #BigRiverWatch! It's simple: 📷Download the free app 📷Visit your local river stretch in NI & Ire 📷Fill in a short survey about what you see 📷 theriverstrust.org/take-action/th… NI Environment Link

Scientific studies have shown that being in nature can help improve mental health and cognitive function. Learn more about some of the benefits of urban trees 🌳 Via The Nature Conservancy

🌳 Why trees are a solution to the climate crisis? From carbon sequestration to storm surge protection, trees play a pivotal role every step of the way. Here are 5 reasons why trees should be valued as a critical component of the climate crisis solution. #Trees4Resilience

How can the forest products sector take action towards a #NaturePositive future? 🌲 WBCSD has produced sector-specific guidance to ensure that the forest products sector plays its role in halting and reversing #NatureLoss by 2030. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3QhZJJe

Reminder: Irish Enviro Network & NI Environment Link 5th All-Island Dialogue on the Environment 13 Sept 10:30am-1.30pm for anyone interested in discussing how we can improve North/South cooperation on Climate Action. More info & to register: ien.ie/home/all-islan…

The SWIFTT platform will allow early detection of insect-infested trees, helping foresters map dieback in their forests, coordinate sanitary cuts, and prevent their spread. Project partner Annalisa Appice explains in the video below.

Calling all forest experts! 🌿 🌳Your opinion matters! Help us select the best Essential Forest Mitigation Indicators for assessing #forest decarbonization potential. 👉Take our survey by September 30: optforeu.eu/survey/index.p… #forests #climate #sustainability #survey

What does The Nature Trust do? 🤔 The Nature Trust takes on projects all around Ireland to create, restore and rewild valuable natural habitats such as woodlands and peatlands.🌳 To learn more about what we do visit thenaturetrust.ie #TheNatureTrust #Ireland

🌲Let's talk trees Are you interested in planting trees on your farm? Come visit us next week at #Ploughing2024 to discuss the best tree planting options for you and your land. 📍Block 3 | Row 12 | Hub 202 | Government of Ireland Village

Prof Jane Stout of #ForESproject & Trinity College Dublin leads a Q&A on reasons we should care about nature The Shaking Bog event in Wicklow this weekend. The Natural Capital Ireland co-founder shares knowledge and insights into the natural world with Sylvia Thompson ow.ly/Fm0n50TmunW

Speckled Wood continues to be the most commonly recorded species through Ireland's Citizen Science Porta and in fact is currently the most recorded species of 2024 with 1076 records. Remember you can submit all of your records here: records.biodiversityireland.ie/start-recording

Recently in #Environment: Mature forests are vital in frontline fight against climate change, research reveals phys.org/news/2024-08-m…

Are you interested in making forestry part of your farm enterprise? Visit us at #Ploughing2024 where our forestry experts will be on hand to talk about the available grants and premiums and provide information on Forest Type options. 📍Find us at Block 3, Row 12, Stand 202

The ACRES Training Scheme is now open to farmers approved into the Scheme under Tranche 2. The course provides information about ACRES actions and how participation in the scheme is helping to address environmental, climate and biodiversity challenges. 👉gov.ie/en/press-relea…

The #ForESproject featured in an The Irish Times column by team member Prof Yvonne Buckley, co-director of Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water, on the importance of well-managed #forests for #EcosystemServices Read more: for-es.ie/post/responsib…

Ireland's forestry programme has a range of attractive grants and premiums that can pay more than €1,100 per hectare for up to 20 years. Speak to one of our forestry experts at #Ploughing2024. Find us at Block 3, Row 12, Stand 202. Teagasc Forestry 🌳🌲🌳🌲

Editor’s choice in our October issue: Laino et al. develop a flexible and accessible tool (3DFin) that automates the collection of tree metrics using ground-based point clouds. 🌳🌲📏💻 Read how 3DFin aims to improve efficiency of forest inventories👇 doi.org/10.1093/forest…

Join us as we gather seeds as part of our #AcornGathering events this autumn! 🌰 We want you to help us gather acorns and play your part in restoring native Irish woodlands.🌳 To learn more about this exciting campaign, click the following link: naturetrust.ie/acorn-gatherin…

Some #NatureRestoration news on Ireland’s agencies working in closer collaboration National Parks and Wildlife Service & Coillte 👇