The first Native Woodland Conference took place in Galway from the 8th – 11th September, 2004. Woodlands of Ireland organised this conference to create an awareness of the urgent need for the conservation and management of Ireland’s native woodland resource. The conference which took place on the campus of Galway Mayo Institute of Technology during […]
The RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards 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 have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices
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 Minster Pippa Hackett on Monday 12th February 2024. The NWC scheme takes over from the Native Woodland Conservation
A new book by Seán Ó Gaoithín is launched today titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall” or “Native Woodlands of County Donegal”. The book addresses Ireland’s native woodland history focusing on County Donegal, its placenames, native tree species and native woodland locations across the county. Read the back cover synopsis on this rich addition
Woodlands of Ireland CEO Joe Gowran has been invited to join the Forestry Strategy Consultative Committee (FSCC). Minister of State Pippa Hackett has invited a broad range of relevant stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome for the Forest Strategy Implementation Plan and the Forestry Programme 2023-2027. The purpose of the FSCC will be to: Act as
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Woodlands of Ireland (WoI) in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine ran some webinars on the topic of Native Irish Tree Seed Collection in 2021. The webinars arose out of discussions from the Woodlands of Ireland Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)
Woodlands of Ireland sponsor “Native Woodland Conservation Award” A new category “Native Woodland Conservation Award” has been introduced to the RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards for 2024. The “Native Woodland Conservation Award” aims to recognise excellence in the conservation and management of native forests and semi-natural woodlands which are regarded as ancient or long
Woodlands of Ireland are pleased to announce that Trevor Seery has recently joined us in the role of Executive Assistant. With a BSc in Environmental Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing, Trevor is excited to combine his passion for native woodlands with his marketing experience to help improve public awareness of the work
Woodlands of Ireland are pleased to announce the launch of our new updated website at www.woodlandsofireland.ie to coincide with celebrating Lá Fhéile Bríde, a native deity/saint associated with Oak (Cill Dara) and trees adjacent to sacred wells. One new aspect we are keen to promote through the website is raising awareness of the scientific value of Gaelic
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Hedgerow networks are perhaps the most characteristic feature of the Irish landscape and give character to an area, providing aesthetic appeal and creating a sense of place. They define agricultural and other lands and knit the landscape into a patchwork quilt. They also provide valuable refuges for biodiversity in a landscape dominated by large tracts