ForES Project

Curious about how our project applies the #NaturalCapital approach to co-develop a tool for #sustainable decision-making that considers the multiple values and benefits of #forest #ecosystems? Subscribe to our newsletter today - update coming soon: https://for-es.ie/contact

There's still time to attend this panel discussion on Thursday for #InternationalClimateActionDay! Follow the link to register: https://buff.ly/4f8PRLu

WATCH: Ciaran Fallon of Coillte explains how the #NaturalCapital approach used by #ForESproject, mapping sites to inform the co-creation of a decision-support tool, will help the State forester to explore and communicate the multiple benefits of various forest management decisions, for #climate, #ForNature, for wood and for people, and ultimately contribute to the wider agenda of sustainable land-use in Ireland. The Nature Trust Woodlands of Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine University College Dublin Trinity College Dublin #forestry https://lnkd.in/eg9N89nf

NCI is recruiting a voluntary chairperson with demonstrated governance and leadership experience in the areas of nature restoration, ecosystem services, biodiversity, sustainable development or other relevant subjects. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with national experts in the field of natural capital, #biodiversity and sustainable development and support a rapidly growing organisation conducting research, outreach and education. Read more and apply by October 25: https://lnkd.in/eARWFkQ6 #BoardRole #BoardVacancy #NatureRole #Governance #ChairRole #NaturalCapital

We have a call for proposals for training projects that will expand the knowledge of various groups, including forestry students in higher level education, registered foresters and forestry contractors. Deadline is the 29th October. Apply: https://lnkd.in/eH99vjq2

"Its not about putting a price on nature..." What is the #NaturalCapital approach and how can it help us to value our forest #ecosystemservices and allow us to make more sustainable decisions? In this video, Prof Jane Stout of Trinity College Dublin explains how the #NaturalCapitalAccounting approach is informing our project's decision-support tool for foresters : https://lnkd.in/e8qe98gt Visit Natural Capital Ireland and find out more about our work at for-es.ie - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Coillte University College Dublin #ToolsForForesters #SustainableForestry #Carbon #Water #AirQuality #Biodiversity #ForestsForPeople

'Let's Talk Trees' are 4 FREE information events we're hosting with Teagasc this month. Each event will feature three short presentations, followed by a Q & A. Our professional forestry staff will then be available to answer your queries. 📅http://gov.ie/events 🌳www.gov.ie/forestrybooklet

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are seeking a non-executive director for the board of Coillte with expertise of #ClimateChange mitigation, land use, #biodiversity, #water quality and governance. Information available at: https://t.co/mbXs1AiEwK

The #ForESproject featured in The Irish Times column by team member Prof Yvonne Buckley, co-director of Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water, on the importance of well-managed forests for #EcosystemServices such as #carbon sequestration and storage Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8epmtuf

Professor Jane Stout of #ForESproject will lead a Q&A talking about the reasons why we should care about nature at the #ShakingBog festival in Wicklow this weekend. The Vice President for #Biodiversity and #ClimateAction at Trinity College Dublin, co-founder of Natural Capital Ireland and Business For Biodiversity Ireland advisor will share her extensive knowledge and insights into our place within the natural world. This Q&A is moderated by Sylvia Thompson, Irish Times journalist & supported by the Enniskerry Community Biodiversity Action Plan Coillte https://lnkd.in/eUJ3XzFp