CoillteMidlands

Here at Coillte Midlands we manage over 70,000 hectares across ten counties.
Come join us as we explore what our fantastic forests have to offer

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Due to recent dry weather, a high fire risk warning is in place, the outdoor use of fires, BBQ's & open ignition sources should be avoided on forest lands and high risk areas. #BeFireSafetyAware

[Coillte @coilltenews]

A National High Fire Risk Warning remains in place due to recent dry weather. The Government Covid 19 restrictions are still in place, members of the public should stay at home or within 5km of their home. https://t.co/tH4PXS4lGo #Befiresafetyaware

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Our forests are open to people living within 5km of them. For phase one of the Government roadmap our carparks will be free for all who visit. Please respect all measures put in place to protect public health and wellbeing. Find out more here: https://t.co/YJkIGa8m2K

[Coillte @coilltenews]

We & the @npwsBioData will work together to combat the spread of forest and wild fires over the summer months in Dublin, Wicklow & Midlands regions. Drone technology will be used to survey areas for fires and support firefighters on the ground. #befiresafetyaware

[Coillte @coilltenews]

This Bank Holiday Weekend, please remember we all need to be responsible by staying within 2km of your home for brief exercise. We need to take care of each other and continue to follow @HSELive advice on #PhysicalDistancing

[Coillte @coilltenews]

We have seen an increase of illegal dumping in our forests in the past month. We take this issue very seriously. Illegal dumping can cause serious environmental damage. Please report illegal dumping to your Local Authority or via the @EPAIreland See it Say it App

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Due to the fire risk warning in place landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources. Emergency services should not be put at risk during what is a difficult time for frontline staff. #BeFireSafetyAware

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Photos taken by Chris Shield, Coillte firefighting team.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Photo taken by Chris Shield, Coillte firefighting team.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

A National Fire Risk Warning remains in place. Serious wild fires and forest fires occured in the Wicklow uplands this week. They diverted emergency services away from focusing on Covid-19 pandemic & placed lives at risk. https://t.co/VhR3H4iedk

[Coillte @coilltenews]

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.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Stay safe outdoors! We encourage people to get out and go for walks BUT if the forest you go to is busy there are many more to choose from https://t.co/vPYhMqbtRj. If you have to drive please do not block roads as emergency services may need access.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

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.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Great news! Coolaney MTB phase one in #sligo is now open to visitors! However as with all activity at the moment please follow @HSELive guidelines and practice #socialdistancing #mentalhealth #staysafeoutdoors #biking #bikinginireland

[CoillteMidlands @CoillteMidlands]

Big increase in visitor numbers nationally, which is great to see, but please remember to keep your social distance! Enjoy and stay safe.

[Coillte @coilltenews]

Due to extremely high visitor numbers in the Sth Dublin particularly Ticknock & Nth Wicklow forests we are encouraging people to visit other areas: https://t.co/vPYhMqbtRj. If visiting Dublin forests try not to come by car: do walk, run, cycle & practice #socialdistancing advice

[Coillte @coilltenews]

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! https://t.co/HioIYhHn6N

[CoillteMidlands @CoillteMidlands]

Coillte are looking for an Engineer to joint the Midlands BAU team. Please see... https://t.co/ANTVdsosbm

[CoillteMidlands @CoillteMidlands]

To celebrate International Women's Day a few of us from the Mullingar office took time out to walk and talk at Scragh Bog. Thanks to all and especially for the pancakes afterwards! https://t.co/cFAdYY2IdY

[CoillteMidlands @CoillteMidlands]

Glad to be working with Leitrim Co Co on this important project for North Leitrim. https://t.co/uMAy7j19ke

[CoillteMidlands @CoillteMidlands]

Despite the rain and floods now is the time of year to prepare for the fire season ahead. There was a great turnout of staff, contractors and local fire brigades in Glenfarne Co Leitrim to review equipment and preparations.