Northern Ireland Forest Service. Follow this account to keep abreast of and share issues regarding our forest industry and Forestry in general.
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
Are you a university student looking for a placement opportunity?
The NI Civil Service has a wide range of Student Placement opportunities available across different departments!
Salary: £25,796
Find out more here ➡️ nicsrecruitment.co.uk/studen…
ALT Student Placement Scheme 2027-28. Apply now.
We advise the public not to visit affected Forests in the affected areas until the high winds subside. There is an increased likelihood and risk associated with falling branches and debris. We will endeavour to reinstate public access at any sites affected by the high winds asap.
Storm Boelo will impact Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend.
Warnings have also been updated for Storm Austen which impacts the south of England and Wales tonight and on Friday.
All details in our news release👇
metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/ne…
ALT Met Office news release graphic dated 22 October 2026. Against a black-and-white background of dark storm clouds, the headline reads: “Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for northern UK.
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
👉We 're recruiting for the role of Head of Forestry Division. @ForestServiceNI is inviting applications from experienced leaders, driven by public value, environmental stewardship & strategic challenge. Shireen Chambers chats about the role
APPLY at: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
We are currently recruiting for Head of Forestry Division (Grade 6) Click on the link for candidate information
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI is urging landowners thinking of applying for the Forest Expansion Scheme (FES) to act quickly before applications close on 19 October. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/act-qui…
ALT Image of tree reads Forest Expansion Scheme.
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
📲Please Share!🥬Ready to grow the forests of tomorrow?
🎬Stephen Duggan @ForestServiceNI
encourages applications to the Forest Expansion Scheme
☑️New woodland creation
☑️Environmental benefits
☑️Funding available
🔗More at daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/dae…
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FORESTRY STUDENT PLACEMENTS for 2027/28 live
The NI Civil service have instigated the latest student placement scheme. Select Forestry within the application process.
Closing date 23rd October 2026
nicsrecruitment.co.uk/studen…
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
🥬 Ready to grow the forests of tomorrow?
🎬 Stephen Duggan @ForestServiceNI encourages applications to the Forest Expansion Scheme
✅ Funding available
✅ New woodland creation
✅ Environmental benefits
🗓️ Closes: 19 Oct 26
🔗More at daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/dae… @belfastcc @nidirect
We are recruiting Foresters . Closing date 4th September
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
👉We’re hiring! We are looking for Forest Officer IIIs to work within @ForestServiceNI . You will play a key role in providing forestry services & contributing to DAERA’s vision for Green Growth.
🔗APPLY NOW at: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov… @TheICF @ucd_forestry @SETUIreland @teagasc
We are currently recruiting for Forest Officers Closing date 4/9/26
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Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
The famous Portglenone #bluebells are a spring highlight ever year - catch them while they are still in bloom at Portglenone Forest Park @mea_bc @OutmoreNI @DiscoverNI @LouiseMCullen @nidirect @ForestServiceNI @WalkNI
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has launched the Tree Planting Action Plan, setting out key actions to accelerate tree planting rates and support achieving 12% forest cover in Northern Ireland by 2050. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-pu…
ALT DAERA Minister Andrew Muir launches the Tree Planting Action Plan with stakeholders (L-R) Ian McCurley, National Trust, Gerry Darby, Lough Neagh Partnership, John Martin, Woodland Trust, John Joe O’Boyle, Forest Service, and Nigel Manley, Confederation of Forest Industries (CONFOR).
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
Northern Ireland waterfalls have been featured in a new series of special stamps by @RoyalMail📮
Ess-na-Larach in Glenariff Forest Park and Pollnagollum Cave in Belmore Forest appear in the showcase of the UK’s most enchanting and spectacular waterfalls.
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
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 🌲🌲🌳🌲
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Student Forestry Placements (Up to 51 weeks) from September 2026 irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
The "Down Forest Plan 2019 -2030" has now been published online for easy viewing . arcg.is/CmDGe
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
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
Forest Service Northern Ireland retweeted
🌲@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