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Have you heard? Coillte Nature is starting work on the
#DublinMountainsMakeover
, the forest transformation project that will promote native woodland and Continuous Cover Forestry. Watch our video to find out whats in store:
#HavingSomeWorkDone
#LoveNature
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Please note visitors to Beyond the Trees Avondale will need to have an advance online booking or hold an Annual Pass in order to gain entry to Avondale Forest Park this weekend.
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To ensure the best possible experience, at the weekends for the rest of the summer period, all visitors will need to have an advance online booking or hold an Annual Pass to gain entry to Avondale Forest Park.
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Watch our video to see how the
#DublinMountainsMakeover
will make the forests better for people and nature, ensuring beautiful diverse forests for generations to come. Join our newsletter to find out more
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We warmly welcome the announcement by Minister for Land Use & Biodiversity,
@pippa_hackett
, that funding is to be provided for the Wild Atlantic Bog Woodland Project.
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For Nature, our ambition is to:
1) Enhance & restore the existing biodiversity on the estate to improve its ecological value.
2) Increase the area of our forest estate to be managed primarily for nature from 20% to 30%.
#GreenerFuture4All
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In partnership with
@Failte_Ireland
we have announced plans to redevelop Avondale Forest Park. €8 million will be invested in the redevelopment ‘A Place for Visionaries’ set to open in 2021. It is set to create a major boost for Ireland's tourism industry.
#wicklow
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There is one week left to give your views on the Dublin Mountains Forests! We plan to convert some commercial Coillte forests to recreational forests, this will provide environmental and recreational benefits for people across Ireland. Visit
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The first native woodland in the
#DublinMountainsMakeover
was launched this morning at Ticknock.
Minister of State
@pippa_hackett
and Coillte’s Chief Executive Officer Imelda Hurley completed the planting together.
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For Climate, our ambition is to:
1) Enable the creation of 100,000 hectares of new forests
2) And create a carbon sink of 18m tonnes of CO2.
3) Capture an additional 10 million tonnes of CO2 from existing forests.
#GreenerFuture4All
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According to a survey conducted on behalf of Coillte, nearly 9/10 Irish adults say they like trees, reminding them of the beauty of nature and helping to lift their spirits
See more:
#HealthyTreesHealthyPlanet
#TreeWeek2021
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Avondale House development in partnership with
@Failte_Ireland
will include a state-of-the-art visitor centre, with an ‘Evolution of Forestry’ installation & a breath taking 460m lattice walkway providing 360-degree views of the canopy and Avonmore River valley.
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The new Treetop Walk at Avondale features fun activities and learning stations along the way, and is both wheelchair and buggy accessible.
This new structure consists of untreated Irish Douglas fir and larch wood.
@AvondaleBeyond
#GreenerFuture4All
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Illegal dumping causes serious problems to habitats, species, soils & human health. It can pollute rivers & drinking water sources, these images are some examples of recent
#illegaldumping
in our forests. Please report illegal dumping if you see it, & help keep our forests clean.
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For People, our ambition is to:
1) Support the creation of 1,200 direct and indirect new jobs in rural communities.
2) Enable the investment of €100 million to create world-class visitor destinations by 2030.
Read more:
#GreenerFuture4All
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We are in the process of transferring ownership of our forests at Nephin, Co. Mayo into the Ballycroy National Park. Through this project the National Park will be extended and this will make one much larger and better National Park for Ireland.
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Beyond the Trees Avondale is now open!
This is an exciting new visitor destination at Coillte's Avondale Forest Park, with Ireland's first accessible Treetop Walk & Viewing Tower.
Plan your first visit here:
@AvondaleBeyond
#GreenerFuture4All
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In mythology, the Irish oak symbolises truth, courage and wisdom.
This derives from the ancient Celts, who observed the oak's incredible strength, beauty and noble presence.
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Delighted that Beyond The Trees Avondale won the Tourism & Hospitality Project of the Year at the Irish Building and Design Awards
@coilltenews
@Failte_Ireland
@eakireland
, couldn’t have happened without all our partners
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Have you noticed some forest animals during your recent visit to a Coillte forest?
53% of people didn’t know the Irish red squirrel – an endangered species in the late 1990s has made a comeback in the past 10-20 years.
#Coillte4Biodiversity
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We are delighted to be involved in
@scienceirel
for
#scienceweek
. We have launched a nationwide tree planting initiative, we are providing 30,000 trees to be planted which will contribute to the national effort of planting 440 million trees by 2040.
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We are delighted to be a partner in the Govt anti-littering campaign
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
. It has been launched to tackle a growing littering issue throughout the country, particularly in some of our most scenic locations Find out more here:
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Over half of Irish adults are not aware that there are over 260 Coillte recreational forests with marked walking trails in Ireland they can visit.
Read more:
#TreeWeek2021
#HealthyTreesHealthyPlanet
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Our forests and forest parks will only be open to local pedestrians from today. Carparks at all our sites are closed to the public. This is in order to facilitate citizens living within 2km of our forests provided all adhere to strict 2m
#socialdistancing
measures.
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We are immensely proud of our CEO Imelda Hurley winner of the “Business Person of the Year” award at tonight’s
@BandF
Business and Finance Awards. Congratulations to all tonight’s finalists
#BandFAwards
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Slide into summer 2022 within the new viewing tower at Beyond the Trees Avondale!
At 90m slide and open to all ages - imagine the thrill of zooming down this!
Plan your visit here
@AvondaleBeyond
#GreenerFuture4All
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This Coillte Nature project will see 2,100 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog restored with rewetted bog and replanted with native woodlands. It will create significant biodiversity and outdoor recreation benefits and improve the visual amenity of this iconic landscape.
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Did you know Coillte have 250 recreational forests, 12 forest parks, six mountain bike trails and over 3,000km of marked walking trails in our forests? So get your boots on and visit your local forest!
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Did you know? An aluminium can take 400 to 500 years to break down, a plastic bag can take up to 20 years and a discarded plastic bottle can last for a million years. Keep Our Woodlands Clean. Visit for more information on
#LeaveNoTrace
#LoveThisPlace
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Some good news for
#biodiversityweek
! The
#DublinMountainsMakeover
will begin this summer in nine Coillte forests. We're working with
@DubMountains
to regenerate our forests for people and nature, now and into the future.
#HavingSomeWorkDone
#lovenature
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Thank you to
@RIAIOnline
for last night's
#WoodAwardsIreland
. We were delighted to take home three awards; the overall winner for
#Avondale
’s treetop walk, as well as two awards for
@AvondaleBeyond
!
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There has been an increase in littering throughout the country since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
7principles. and help keep our woodlands clean
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
. Read more here:
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Please ensure that dogs are under effective control (return immediately when recalled) or on a lead at all times when on Coillte lands. This is a very important and sensitive time for neighbouring livestock & wildlife as we approach the breeding season.
#Recreation
#SafetyFirst
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After winning ‘Businessperson Of The Year Award’ At The
#BandFAwards
2022, our CEO Imelda Hurley says:
“While this is a personal honour, I accepted this award on behalf of the entire team at Coillte who I have the privilege to lead every day.”
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Remember if you are walking in your local forest this weekend
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
, follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
#7principles
to ensure outdoor spaces can be enjoyed by all. Visit to find out more about your local Coillte recreation sites
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When visiting our forests or walking outdoors this weekend, protect people's health and respect nature by disposing of waste properly.
Keep our woodlands clean. We all play a part.
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
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When visiting our forests or walking outdoors this weekend, protect people's health and respect nature by disposing of waste properly. Keep our woodlands clean we all play a part.
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
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Due to adverse weather conditions, the carparks at the Hell Fire Club, Crone, and Cruagh will be closed on Wednesday, 10th February until further notice.
We urge everyone to stay safe during this time.
#Sneachta
@DublinsOutdoors
@DLRTourism
@DubFireBrigade
@DWMRT
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Did you know?
Trees are among the longest living organisms on earth, and remove CO2 from the air as they grow turning it into wood
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If you are walking in your local forest this week, please follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
principles to ensure outdoor spaces can be enjoyed by all.
All our recreation sites remain open and everyone is welcome to visit within their 5km limit.
#Recreation
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With more of us visiting our forests over this
#bankholidayweekend
, protect people's health and respect nature by disposing of waste properly. Keep our woodlands clean we all play a part.
#illegaldumping
#cleanup
#leavenotrace
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
#stayhome
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We are really delighted to announce the first phase of the new Sieve Bloom mountain bike trails will be open for the Christmas break. Head to Kinnitty or Baunreagh to hit the blue and red grade trails. All the info is here:
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We welcome the news that Minister
@pippa_hackett
will have direct responsibility for forestry and thank her, Minister Cowen and Minister Heydon for a productive meeting this week. We look forward to working with Minister Hackett on all vital issues in forestry
Ministers meet
@coilltenews
CEO and Chair for update on forestry issues
It has also been confirmed that Minister
@pippa_hackett
will be the Minister with direct responsibility for forestry matters in Government.
📍
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Watch a snippet from last Friday's
@Nationwide
segment to see how Coillte Nature's
#DublinMountainsMakeover
will improve the forest for people and nature, ensuring beautiful diverse forests for generations to come.
#HavingSomeWorkDone
#LoveNature
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This is
#ClimateActionWeek
!
Did you know? Forests help to reduce the effects of climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and last year Coillte planted over 21 million trees.
Find out more here:
#ClimateChange
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Coillte is delighted to sponsor National Tree Week from 21-27 March. This year’s theme is “Healthy Trees Mean A Healthy Planet”.
Coillte will donate 100,000 tree saplings nationwide in partnership with
@3CounciI
and
@EasyTreesIE
this year.
#TreeWeek2021
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Two woodland sites close to the Shannon in Co. Leitrim have been selected as part of our nature biodiversity restoration project. Derrycarne Woods and Cornagillagh will soon be home to new native Irish trees to help bird pollinator and animal species thrive!
#ForestsForNature
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All of our forests are open at present, if its busy when you arrive, why not visit another less busy area, please follow the HSE advice on social distancing; you can find details on all of our outdoor recreation sites here; stay safe!
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It is illegal to use scrambler and quad bikes on Coillte lands without appropriate licensing.
These bikes can cause serious damage to other forest users, our lands and our forests.
#SafetyFirst
#Recreation
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If you are walking in your local forest this week, please follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
principles to ensure outdoor spaces can be enjoyed by all.
All our recreation sites remain open and everyone is welcome to visit within their 5km limit.
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Don’t forget!
If you are outdoors this week, please dispose of your waste properly.
Find out more about the Leave No Trace policy here:
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
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We are looking forward to seeing the 30,000 trees which we provided being planted during
#Scienceweek
. Visit to find out more on this tree planting initiative and
#Plantatree
.
#ourworld
#discoverireland
#believeinscience
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Coillte are delighted to be involved in National Tree Week 2020 from Saturday 21 March to Friday 27 March. This year’s theme is “Healthy Trees Healthy Planet”. Get involved and register your Tree Week event or idea with the
@3CounciI
#TreeWeek2020
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Over the past 30 years, we have managed some of the most important biodiversity areas in Ireland and we take this responsibility very seriously.We are in this for the longterm and aim to maintain and protect these unique habitats for future generations.
#sustainablefuture
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Some forests in South Dublin & North Wicklow are experiencing a high volume of visitors. There are many other forests you can visit click to find other forests near you and follow the current
@HSELive
#socialdistancing
guidelines.
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For climate, our ambition is to:
1) Enable the creation of 100,000 hectares of new forests
2) And create a carbon sink of 18m tonnes of CO2.
3) Capture an additional 10 million tonnes of CO2 from existing forests.
#GreenerFuture4All
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Avondale was once the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, is now owned by Coillte it is considered the birthplace of Irish forestry. The redevelopment will showcase all that Irish forests have to offer, including leading-edge science & technologies used in the forest industry today.
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Visitor numbers to Coillte’s local forests triple during Covid lockdown.
“We’re delighted forests can provide a much needed physical and mental boost, which is so important for people right now.“ said Coillte, CEO Imelda Hurley.
Read more here:
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Today is
#InternationalDayofForests
& our many forests are open to visitors. However we please ask you to follow
@HSELive
advice on
#SocialDistancing
. There are many forests to visit please consider going to another forest if the one you arrive at is full.
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Coillte are delighted to announce today that, following a very comprehensive process, we have appointed Imelda Hurley as our new CEO. Imelda will take up the position on 4th November. For more information visit:
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An Tánaiste
@MichealMartinTD
was Guest of Honour at the official opening of the newly refurbished Avondale House this afternoon - an added attraction for visitors to
@AvondaleBeyond
@Failte_Ireland
@IrelandAncient
#KeepDiscovering
#IrelandsAncientEast
#AvondaleHouse
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If you visit our forest parks please help keep our woodlands clean, we all play a part. Follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIreland
principles, leave areas as you find them and bring your rubbish home with you.
#LeaveNoTrace
Find out more
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At the moment, we all need to be responsible by using only our local outdoor spaces for exercise. Walk don’t drive! Take care of each other & our environment. Follow
@leavenotrace
guidelines when outside & follow
@HSELive
advice on
#PhysicalDistancing
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Coillte has spent almost €2million removing illegally dumped waste from its forests over the past five years.
Illegal dumping causes serious environmental problems including damage to habitats and biodiversity.
Read more:
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
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Research shows that spending 2 hours a week in nature improves your mental health and overall wellbeing! Rossmore forest park located in
#Monaghan
has something for all the family with forest walks and a beatiful lake while you are ther check out the new upgraded playarea!
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The Slieve Bloom mountain bike trails spanning Laois and Offaly and are about to get even bigger with a new phase of trails opening before Christmas.
Coillte is developing National Mountain Bike Centres.
Learn more at our webinar on 23rd November.
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Following Storm Bella a number of trees have been blown down at our forest in Ticknock
Please do not approach leaning trees as they are dangerous. Clean up operations are starting shortly.
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As the video explains Coillte Nature is a not for profit entity that will focus on environment & recreational forests. The first project for Coillte Nature is the Dublin Mountains Conversion, we want your views on the future of these forests:
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The Govt anti-littering campaign is asking everyone to take care of the outdoors to ensure it is preserved for future generations. Visit for guidelines on how to be responsible in the outdoors
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
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Did you know?
Ireland is one of the best places in the world to grow trees due to its temperate climate and fertile soils. Softwoods or conifers typically grow twice as fast here as in Europe.
#Coillte4Forestry
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Mountain bikers descend a trail on the recently expanded network at Coillte’s
#SlieveBloom
Mountain bike trails.
The trail network comprises of a mixture of blue and red grade trails, split between
#Offaly
and
#Laois
.
Credit: Brian Cribbin
#Biking
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600 tonnes of industrial waste was dumped in one of our forests in Meath. We are working with Meath CoCo & Gardai to seek prosecution. We take this issue very seriously. Please report illegal dumping to your Local Authority or via the See it Say it App .
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Karl and Ryan presenting
@fergalleamy
with funds raised for
@focusireland
from selling their toys! Well done boys!!
@coilltenews
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Did you know? An aluminium can takes 400 to 500 years to break down and a plastic bag can take up to 20 years.
Keep our woodlands clean, visit for more information.
#LeaveNoTrace
#LoveThisPlace
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As well as absorbing carbon dioxide, trees offer other
#climatechange
benefits.
Trees provide shade and cooling for water and soil, control and prevent flooding events, and provide
#habitats
for rare species.
Read more:
#ClimateActionWeek
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We are the leading provider of outdoor recreation in Ireland with more than 3000 kilometres of trails, 260 recreation sites and 12 forest parks across the country. Grab your boots and explore the outdoors this winter! We are in this for the longterm.
#recreation
#forestry
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While our forests remain open to the public we ask that all users obey best practice as given by the HSE on social distancing. Please consider walking where possible and DO NOT park in front of gates or block access for the emergency services.
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Did you know, 86% of the Irish public agree that getting out into nature and exploring their local forest has a positive impact on their wellbeing?
We’re investing in recreation areas nationally to benefit local communities and peoples’ wellbeing 💚
#GreenerFuture
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It is illegal to use scrambler and quad bikes on Coillte lands without appropriate licensing.
If you see a scrambler or a quad bike, please notify the Gardai
#SafetyFirst
#Recreation
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We’re sharing our favourite trees every day this week to celebrate
#NationalTreeWeek
Today’s choice is… Scot’s pine!
Find out more below 🧵
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An aluminium can takes 400 to 500 years to break down.
Please keep our woodlands clean, visit for more information.
Please follow
#Covid19
guidelines at all times and remain within your 5km limit at this time.
#LeaveNoTrace
#LoveThisPlace
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Over half of Irish adults don’t know there are over 260 Coillte recreational forests with walking trails in Ireland they can visit.
You can learn more about your local recreation forests here:
#IrishWalks
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If you visit our forest parks please care for and look after our outdoor areas. Keep our woodlands clean, we all play a part. Follow the
@LeaveNoTraceIreland
principles and dispose of waste properly.
#LeaveNoTrace
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Since 2000, we have restored 3,200 hectares of Ireland’s most ecologically valuable peatland habitats, and 2,400 hectares of rare native forests on our estate.
See more about our habitat restoration work here:
#Biodiversity
#Nature
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Walks in the woods have great
#mentalhealth
benefits. Visit your local forest this weekend but while there - please follow any
#socialdistancing
measures in place, and always
#LeaveNoTrace
. Find out about your local forest here:
#getoutdoors
#localwalks
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We are the leading provider of outdoor recreation in Ireland with more than 3000 kilometres of trails, 260 recreation forests, and 12 forest parks across the country.
Our recreation sites remain open and everyone is welcome to visit within their 5km limit.
#StaySafe
#StayLocal
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Over half of Irish adults don’t know there are over 260 Coillte recreational forests with marked walking trails in Ireland they can visit.
You can learn more about your local recreation forests here:
#IrishWalks
#CoillteNature
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The theme of National Tree Week 2021 is ‘Healthy Trees Mean A Healthy Planet’.
86% of Irish adults agree that we need to grow more trees to help combat global warming.
See more:
#TreeWeek2021
#HealthyTreesHealthyPlanet
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When visiting our forests, please protect people's health and respect nature by disposing of your waste properly.
Visit for guidelines on how to be more responsible when outdoors
#LitterFree
#LoveThisPlace
#LeaveNoTrace
@LeaveNoTraceIrl
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Looking for a
#WeekendWalk
?
Gougane Barra Forest Park has:
🌳Six walking tails for all fitness levels
🌳Panoramic views
🌳A tiny island at the edge of the lake where St. Finbarr, patron saint of
#Cork
, founded his monastery.
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We are the leading provider of outdoor recreation in Ireland with more than 3000 kilometres of trails, 260 recreation sites and 12 forest parks across the country. Grab your boots and explore the outdoors on your
#staycation
!
#recreation
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Our CEO Imelda Hurley speaking at todays
#BuildwithWood
conference
@AvondaleBeyond
where stakeholders ‘discuss how Ireland can increase the use of timber in construction to support the decarbonisation of our built environment’
@pippa_hackett
#Avondale
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Coillte and fire service personnel have contained the fire in Crone Woods.
Sincere thanks to Coillte and fire service personnel who worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control.
See more:
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Studies from many countries have highlighted the contributions of
#trees
, woodlands and green spaces to people’s overall health.
On
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, why not see what your area has to offer? Please follow all
#socialdistancing
measures in place on site.
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Forestry in Ireland has a rich history which stretches back almost 100 years. The first trials to see how different trees would grow in Ireland started in Coillte’s Avondale forest park in 1904. Since then, forest cover has grown from 1% to 11% today.
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Did you know? There is no waste in wood throughout the growing and manufacturing cycle. Using wood to design and build allows what is taken to be replaced, given the renewable nature of wood!
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Fantastic news...
@coilltenews
has just won the Irish Times Deal of the Year Award. Well done to all staff involved in what is a very proud moment for the company
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Avondale was once the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, it is considered the birthplace of Irish forestry. The Avondale redevelopment will showcase all that Irish forests have to offer, including leading-edge science & technologies used in the forest industry today.
#Coillte
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Did you know? On your
#staycation
this summer you can cycle in our forests in special designated areas or where you see the cyclists welcome sign. Visit for details of all our mountain bike trails
#biking
#cycling
#discoverireland
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Studies from many countries have highlighted the contributions of green spaces to people’s overall physical and mental health.
See what your area has to offer:
Please follow
#Covid19
guidelines at all times.
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