Northern Ireland Forest Service. Follow this account to keep abreast of and share issues regarding our forest industry and Forestry in general.
Joined August 2012
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
Scottish Forestry has today confirmed that Phytophthora pluvialis will no longer be treated as a quarantine pest for regulatory purposes, removing the need for statutory action to be taken at infected sites.
Full story: forestry.gov.scot/news/phyto…
ALT P. pluvialis infection
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International Day of Forests 21 March 2026 Forests drive economies and support people’s well-being. Forests sustain livelihoods, jobs and local economies worldwide Raise awareness
Visit a forest -
🌲#ForestDay 🌲🌲🌳🌲
youtu.be/yEVeFWKyLqI?si=jq8C…
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13 Oct 2025
Student Forestry Placements (Up to 51 weeks) from September 2026 irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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21 Aug 2025
The "Down Forest Plan 2019 -2030" has now been published online for easy viewing . arcg.is/CmDGe
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
1 Aug 2025
Woodland Carbon Code Version 3 is now live!
Key changes include:
• simplified rules for crofted land
• streamlined approach for projects under 10 hectares
• clearer guidance and updated tools
Read more: bit.ly/4mFx0eT
#WoodlandCarbonCode #LandManagement #Forestry
ALT Bandirran woodland in Perth and Kinross. Photo by Highfield Forestry
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🌲@ForestServiceNI is hiring Forest Officers
🔗Find out more and apply at: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
📅Closing date: Friday 16 May
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ALT Image of amale and female field worker in hard hats. reads we re hiring forest officers
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12 May 2025
We are recruiting Forest officers . See ICF advert below
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12 May 2025
Job closing this week 👇
@ForestServiceNI have a number of Forest Officer Grade III full-time vacancies and invite applications from candidates who have forestry knowledge, skills and experience, and who meet the eligibility criteria.
More: charteredforesters.org/job-v…
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10 Mar 2025
We currently have an opportunity for Head of Forestry division Gd 6 . Click on link to the ICF Jobs board
Closing date 28th March 2025
charteredforesters.org/job-v…
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
10 Feb 2025
How can new technologies enhance the work of the #WoodlandCarbonCode and #PeatlandCode? We’re working with @SylveraCarbon @Rethink_Carbon and @UK_CEH to find out!
➡️forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
#CivTechScotland #CivTechRound10
ALT Photo of a Flux Tower: The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, will explore how land-based measurement instruments can be used to increase the accuracy of monitoring data from woodland carbon and peatland restoration sites.
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
21 Jan 2025
#StormÉowyn has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds to much of the UK on Friday and into Saturday.
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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23 Jan 2025
RED warning for wind issued
Don't make any unnecessary journeys. Don't visit forests.
23 Jan 2025
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️
Strong and damaging winds in Northern Ireland
Friday 0700 – 1400
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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14 Oct 2024
We are pleased to announce launch of new Forestry student placement competition for 2025/26 (up to 51 weeks).. Details here > irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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We are currently recruiting for a Head of Forestry division Gd 6 (£65-71k) irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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We are currently recruiting new Forest officers
charteredforesters.org/job-v…
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22 Jul 2024
We are currently recruiting Forest Officers (Gd3) £35,996 - £36,738. Closing date 9th August 2024 irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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26 Jul 2024
We are currently recruiting Forest Officers (Gd3) £35,996 - £36,738. Closing date 9th August 2024 irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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@BUForestry
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
26 Jul 2024
Bookings are now open for our 2024 National Study Tour in Northern Ireland that will explore sustainable forestry and maximising public value through partnerships 🌳
Don't miss out - @TheICF members currently have priority booking!
Find out more: charteredforesters.org/event…
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
17 Jul 2024
Join us on Thursday 25 July from 10am for a free short webinar about the Woodland Carbon Code.
Our carbon team will give an introduction to the Code and advice on registering for the next Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction in September.
events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
#CaseForTrees
ALT Woodland, sunlight, and the words Case For Trees
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📺To round off our #InternationalWomensDay series of great women across DAERA Michelle McQuigg @ForestServiceNI talks about her role in forestry #InspireInclusion #IWD
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25 Jan 2024
SAFETY ALERT : Following recent storms anyone involved in clearing fallen trees should consider their safety in what can be a very dangerous operation. See HSENI safety alert :
hseni.gov.uk/alert/safety-du…
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