Woodlands of Ireland is a partnership-based environmental charity founded in 1998, dedicated to native woodland conservation and expansion. Previously, Woodlands of Ireland, in conjunction with a range of public and private sector stakeholders, had developed a 5-year native woodland strategy for the period 2016 to 2020, which is now overdue for updating. You can view […]
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The call for entries is now open Application deadline is December 19, 2025 In 1987, the RDS organised the first Forestry Awards Ceremony, known as the Irish Forest & Woodlands Awards which sought to recognise the importance of forestry in the rural and national economy. That tradition continues in celebrating farmers and woodland owners that
Woodlands of Ireland is delighted to announce that we were accepted as a member of the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) earlier this year. This milestone marks our enduring commitment to the protection, restoration, and conservation of Ireland’s native woodlands, which are a vital part of our natural and cultural heritage. Who are the Irish Environmental
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Applications are now open for the fourth tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Innovative Forest Technology Scheme: Module 2 – Investment Aid for the Development of the Forest Tree Nursery Sector. The scheme supports commercial Forest Reproductive Material (FRM) suppliers, including forest nurseries and seed collectors, to enhance the quantity, quality
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Woodlands of Ireland is delighted to announce a 78-day pilot operative skills training course on Native and Semi-Natural Woodland! The training will cover a broad range of topics for 8 trainees to learn more about working in the area of native woodland conservation and management. Topics will include, but not be limited to: Tree identification
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Woodlands of Ireland in conjunction with HSE Cloonamahon and Western Forestry Co-op are holding free workshops on early native tree maintenance at the HSE Cloonamahon Native Woodland Park near Sligo on Tuesday 19th August in celebration of National Heritage Week. The workshops are suitable for woodland managers, foresters, landowners and farmers who grow trees as well
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The Climate Resilient Reforestation Scheme (CRR) is designed to enhance the climate resilience of forests in Ireland by encouraging forest owners to adopt diverse and sustainable management practices during reforestation. It provides financial support for three distinct reforestation approaches: Continuous Cover Forestry, Native Forests, and Biodiversity and Water protection. The Minister of State for Land
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The NeighbourWood Scheme aims to increase the suitability of Ireland’s woodlands and forests for recreational use, by supporting the silvicultural enhancement of existing woodlands and forests and the introduction of appropriate recreational facilities. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety
The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme promotes the appropriate restoration of existing native woodland through the provision of financial support to forest owners towards the cost of appropriate works. The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme: 2023-2027 was launched by Minister Pippa Hackett on Monday, 12th February 2024. The NWC scheme takes over from the Native Woodland Conservation
Applications are now closed for the third tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Innovative Forest Technology Scheme: Module 2 – Investment Aid for the Development of the Forest Tree Nursery Sector. The scheme supports commercial Forest Reproductive Material (FRM) suppliers, including forest nurseries and seed collectors, to enhance the quantity, quality
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