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Jo O'Hara

@mrsjo

Fascinated by trees, people, land and nature....and what they can all do together.

 Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined February 2009
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.@ScotForestry is to support up to 10 places on @TheICF Emerging Leader programme. @MairiMcAllan welcomed the move saying it is “helping to develop a strong and collaborative network of forest leaders in Scotland.” Applications welcomed by 30th Sept charteredforesters.org/scott…
Photo of Environ Minister Mairi McAllan with words "We need to ensure our forest leaders have all the skills and expertise required for modern forestry." Scottish Forestry logo.

ALT Photo of Environ Minister Mairi McAllan with words "We need to ensure our forest leaders have all the skills and expertise required for modern forestry." Scottish Forestry logo.

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Happy #IntlForestDay! In this interview, Dr. Elisabeth Pötzelsberger, Head of @efiresilience talks about what forest restoration means and why we need it. youtu.be/GJfR9kYdWqw
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Happy International Day of Forests 2021! This year's theme is 'Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being' Join the conversation by tagging us in a photo of your favourite forest using the #IntlForestDay hashtag. #SDG15 #ClimateChange #GenerationRestoration
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I am delighted to see such early progress on #ProjectWoodland. This will be a collective effort among key stakeholders, external experts, & my Department. The current issues must be resolved, and we must also chart a new future for Irish forestry. 🌳 🌲 🌳 @agriculture_ie @mrsjo
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@agriculture_ie12 Mar 2021
Speaking after the first Project Board meeting of #ProjectWoodland, Minister @pippa_hackett said 'we must both resolve current difficulties in forestry sector and revitalise the creation of woodland in Ireland,' adding that this project will help do that 📍gov.ie/en/press-release/81a0…

Ministers McConalogue and Hackett launch Project Woodland initiative

Project Woodland has been launched to tackle forestry issues in Ireland and to help to drive forward the planting of trees. #ProjectWoodland

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Thanks to @eleanormharris for sharing this excellent series of digestible info on trees and environmental change from @Forest_Research
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We've just carried out a study - first of its kind in the UK - which puts a value on the #naturalcapital of planting new woodlands. The study was commissioned in partnership with @TilhillForestry and @ScottishEPA. Full story and link to study here: forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
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It's the last week of our consultation on Scotland's third Land Use Strategy. Find out more, and share your views, by following the links below. 👇
Net Zero Scotland (@ScotGovNetZero) profile pictureNet Zero Scotland@ScotGovNetZero2 Dec 2020
The way we use and manage our land will be vital for a sustainable future, writes Land Reform Secretary @strathearnrose, as a consultation on Scotland’s third Land Use Strategy launches. Read more➡️bit.ly/3oaEF6k Take part in the consultation➡️bit.ly/2L0dpta
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👇👇👇THIS!! Vital consultation on the foundation for Scotland's future land use policy. Consultation ends 17 JANUARY, new Strategy due to be published in MARCH. Interesting and helpful new cross-sectoral approach with a greater focus on place. gov.scot/publications/scotla…

Scotland's third Land Use Strategy: consultation

Scotland’s Land Use Strategy sets out our vision for achieving sustainable land use in Scotland, the objectives and the policies and actions that will help deliver it. Our Third Land Use Strategy is...

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The 2021 Scotland's Finest Woods Awards are live and open for entries! And to mark the year #COP26 comes to Scotland, we're looking for a Climate Change Champion, to recognise the vital role of forests, woods & timber in our #netzero journey Full details: bit.ly/2Lr6Boz
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"Housing associations have an important role to play in the journey to net zero, and we have the skills and experience to help them do more." We're delighted to sponsor @SFHA_HQ conference #HousingNowHousingsFuture 4 Feb 2021! bit.ly/3mHezqr
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There are many, many lessons in this scheme: about matching forest type to objectives, site conditions and environmental imperatives; integration with other land uses, and the professional excellence needed by any participants to push it over the line xitter.cf/scotforestry/status/13…
Scottish Forestry (@scotforestry) profile pictureScottish Forestry
@scotforestry17 Dec 2020
We've just approved the largest woodland creation scheme this century! Highland farmer Ken Greenland will plant around 933ha, mostly Scots pine, birch, rowan, oak, aspen and alder - approx 1.4 million trees. Full story: forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
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We've just approved the largest woodland creation scheme this century! Highland farmer Ken Greenland will plant around 933ha, mostly Scots pine, birch, rowan, oak, aspen and alder - approx 1.4 million trees. Full story: forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
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Well said Andy
Andrew Heald (@andyheald) profile pictureAndrew Heald@andyheald16 Dec 2020
The reason I get frustrated with journalists not bothering to speak to professional foresters, is because when @guardianeco publishes these 2 stories 24 hrs apart by @lukeharding1968 & @patrick_barkham nobody seems to really make the connection ....
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*WE'RE HIRING* Forest Carbon are going to expand our team in 2021! We’re looking for an individual with interests in natural systems + carbon markets, who is comfortable operating in a new and fast-evolving sector. The role will be based in Edinburgh. DM if you're interested!
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This is an absolutely vital foundation to the sensible functioning of land-based carbon markets. Well done to the folks at the Woodland Carbon Code #climateactionnow #netzero
Scottish Forestry (@scotforestry) profile pictureScottish Forestry
@scotforestry30 Nov 2020
Investing in the UK woodland and peatland carbon market has just got easier. The UK Woodland Carbon Code and UK Peatland Code have come together to form UK Land Carbon Registry – a one-stop-shop marketplace making investment more accessible. Full story: forestry.gov.scot/news-relea…
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Nice and clear - well done @scotforestry
Scottish Forestry (@scotforestry) profile pictureScottish Forestry
@scotforestry18 Nov 2020
We've just published a new easy to understand "walk through" guide to help smaller land owners create woodlands. #Farmers and #crofters should find the guide particularly useful. Please RT widely: forestry.gov.scot/publicatio…
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This is why I love my profession. We can do so much with trees when we put our minds to it 😁 @TheICF #forestry
Forest Carbon (@ForestCarbon_UK) profile pictureForest Carbon@ForestCarbon_UK10 Nov 2020
Some photos from one of our Scottish projects. It's a great example of multi-purpose woodland creation, with: - Productive elements for sustainable timber - New native pinewoods for wildlife - A large swathe of natural regeneration We're v. proud to have supported this project!
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Apprentice Opportunities We currently have three new apprenticeships available in forestry, finance & procurement and are looking for eager applicants from any background, and any level of experience. Find out more at forestryandland.gov.scot/job…
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Well done to Ireland for really leaning into breaking this second wave. Encouraging for us all and great to see recognition of the positive role of young people for once irishtimes.com/news/health/c… via @IrishTimes
Covid-19: Holohan praises ‘dramatic reduction’ in cases among the young

Covid-19: Holohan praises ‘dramatic reduction’ in cases among the young

Risk of a coronavirus patient dying in ICU in the Republic is less than half of that in the UK

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Well done Reekie 😁
The City of Edinburgh Council (@Edinburgh_CC) profile pictureThe City of Edinburgh Council@Edinburgh_CC5 Nov 2020
We've beaten our own emissions target a year ahead of schedule. 😎 Since 2005/06, we have reduced our #carbon emissions by 60% - outstripping our aim of a 42% reduction by 2021. #NetZero #Edinburgh bit.ly/3oZ3DH3
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