Jenni Roche
@jenniroche.bsky.social
Restoration Ecologist from Ireland @npwsireland.bsky.social. Interested in woodlands, peatlands, uplands and environmental change. Views my own.
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Jenni Roche
@jenniroche.bsky.social
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Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark
Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty examines the ambitious plans and lessons learnt so far in restoring nature in national parks
www.irishexaminer.com
This 100-year, landscape-scale forest restoration strategy is the first of its kind in Ireland. It's a long road ahead but the hard work to implement the strategy is already underway. I'm proud to be part of this with my colleagues at NPWS.
Our article "Challenges, motivations, and perspectives of practitioners on forest restoration across seven European countries" has just been published in the November issue of Restoration Ecology. #OpenAccess SUPERB Project @restorationecology.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Challenges, motivations, and perspectives of practitioners on forest restoration across seven European countries
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November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our article "Challenges, motivations, and perspectives of practitioners on forest restoration across seven European countries" has just been published in the November issue of Restoration Ecology. #OpenAccess SUPERB Project @restorationecology.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Our #ThinkForest webinar on "From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?" brings you a talk on forward-looking forest restoration with lessons from SUPERB project, followed a lively panel discussion!
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ThinkForest Webinar - From Nature Restoration to National Restoration Plans
From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?
www.eventbrite.fi
October 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Our #ThinkForest webinar on "From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?" brings you a talk on forward-looking forest restoration with lessons from SUPERB project, followed a lively panel discussion!
More ⬇️
www.eventbrite.fi/e/thinkfores...
More ⬇️
www.eventbrite.fi/e/thinkfores...
An exciting fully-funded #PhD opportunity is available at Maynooth University on the Ancient Woodlands Ireland project! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/defaul...
September 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
An exciting fully-funded #PhD opportunity is available at Maynooth University on the Ancient Woodlands Ireland project! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/defaul...
Our new paper is just out! @restorationecology.bsky.social It covers the challenges, motivations and perspectives of forest restoration practitioners in 7 European countries. Thanks to all co-authors and colleagues who contributed through the #SUPERB project onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Challenges, motivations, and perspectives of practitioners on forest restoration across seven European countries
Forest restoration is crucial in addressing nature degradation, enhancing climate adaptation and mitigation, supporting ecosystem services, and reducing disaster risk. Understanding practitioners' pe...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Our new paper is just out! @restorationecology.bsky.social It covers the challenges, motivations and perspectives of forest restoration practitioners in 7 European countries. Thanks to all co-authors and colleagues who contributed through the #SUPERB project onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Alexandra Buckle, contemporary printmaker known for her woodland scenes created via linocuts #WomensArt
June 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Alexandra Buckle, contemporary printmaker known for her woodland scenes created via linocuts #WomensArt
Looking forward to attending the CIEEM 2025 Ireland Conference this week! I'll be speaking about habitat restoration under Ireland’s National Restoration Plan #NatureRestorationIreland @cieem.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Looking forward to attending the CIEEM 2025 Ireland Conference this week! I'll be speaking about habitat restoration under Ireland’s National Restoration Plan #NatureRestorationIreland @cieem.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social
The NPWS Grants for Small Recording Projects aim to support volunteer naturalists and recording groups in Ireland. The 2025 call is now open for applications! www.npws.ie/news/npws-gr... @npwsireland.bsky.social
NPWS Grants for Small Recording Projects 2025 | National Parks & Wildlife Service
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March 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The NPWS Grants for Small Recording Projects aim to support volunteer naturalists and recording groups in Ireland. The 2025 call is now open for applications! www.npws.ie/news/npws-gr... @npwsireland.bsky.social
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A Wee Wildflowerhour Workout!
Currently
and colourfully
out we come
in warming sun
Springtime gems
on woody stems
Leaves indented,
strongly scented
Flowers grouped,
groupings drooped
Naturalised
Medium-sized
Human height
Neophyte
A little game:
What’s my name?
#Wildflowerhour
Currently
and colourfully
out we come
in warming sun
Springtime gems
on woody stems
Leaves indented,
strongly scented
Flowers grouped,
groupings drooped
Naturalised
Medium-sized
Human height
Neophyte
A little game:
What’s my name?
#Wildflowerhour
March 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A Wee Wildflowerhour Workout!
Currently
and colourfully
out we come
in warming sun
Springtime gems
on woody stems
Leaves indented,
strongly scented
Flowers grouped,
groupings drooped
Naturalised
Medium-sized
Human height
Neophyte
A little game:
What’s my name?
#Wildflowerhour
Currently
and colourfully
out we come
in warming sun
Springtime gems
on woody stems
Leaves indented,
strongly scented
Flowers grouped,
groupings drooped
Naturalised
Medium-sized
Human height
Neophyte
A little game:
What’s my name?
#Wildflowerhour
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Are you an ornithologist based in Northern Ireland? Come and join our team @bto-ni.bsky.social! Find out more and apply: www.bto.org/jobs
We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Field Ornithologist (full or part-time) to join BTO Northern Ireland for the spring survey season (April-June). Apply online ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology
📝 Closing date: Wednesday 5th March
📝 Closing date: Wednesday 5th March
February 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Are you an ornithologist based in Northern Ireland? Come and join our team @bto-ni.bsky.social! Find out more and apply: www.bto.org/jobs
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If you’re not a member of your local library then you’re a silly billy. You get free access to online newspapers and a movie streaming service called Kanopy which is a bit like Mubi www.librariesireland.ie
Library Services in Ireland | Libraries Ireland
Welcome to the Library Services in Ireland. With Resources for Business and Employment Support, School Services, Reading Adventure and Digital Reading.
www.librariesireland.ie
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If you’re not a member of your local library then you’re a silly billy. You get free access to online newspapers and a movie streaming service called Kanopy which is a bit like Mubi www.librariesireland.ie
Tomorrow (Monday Feb 3rd) is the final day to apply for this interesting #PhD opportunity with @ulsteruniges.bsky.social on the ecological implications of alternative deer management strategies at Glenveagh National Park! www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
February 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Tomorrow (Monday Feb 3rd) is the final day to apply for this interesting #PhD opportunity with @ulsteruniges.bsky.social on the ecological implications of alternative deer management strategies at Glenveagh National Park! www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
Our new report "Mapping, monitoring, and protecting ancient and long-established woodland in Ireland" has just been published by @npwsireland.bsky.social. www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
January 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our new report "Mapping, monitoring, and protecting ancient and long-established woodland in Ireland" has just been published by @npwsireland.bsky.social. www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
An interesting #PhD opportunity with @ulsteruniges.bsky.social on the ecological implications of alternative deer management strategies at Glenveagh National Park. www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
December 3, 2024 at 12:15 PM
An interesting #PhD opportunity with @ulsteruniges.bsky.social on the ecological implications of alternative deer management strategies at Glenveagh National Park. www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcoll...
A proven and highly effective conservation measure! Here in Ireland, rats are a major threat to seabird populations on our islands. Eradication projects are happening on the Saltee Islands @npwsireland.bsky.social and on Dalkey Island @dlrcc.bsky.social. #GenerationRestoration
"Eradicating rats, goats and other invasive animals from islands is one of the most effective tools for protecting wildlife...and has an 88% success rate, leading to dramatic increases in biodiversity."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Driving out invasive species on islands has high success rate and big benefits – study
New research finds that eradicating non-native rats, cats, rabbits and goats is 88% effective in restoring biodiversity
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 11:14 AM
A proven and highly effective conservation measure! Here in Ireland, rats are a major threat to seabird populations on our islands. Eradication projects are happening on the Saltee Islands @npwsireland.bsky.social and on Dalkey Island @dlrcc.bsky.social. #GenerationRestoration
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Multiple Irish political parties have confirmed to The Journal that accounts posting on Bluesky under their names or the names of their TDs are not legitimate.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Soc Dems say Bluesky accounts posting under their names are fake
The number of users on the social media platform has surged in recent weeks.
jrnl.ie
November 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Multiple Irish political parties have confirmed to The Journal that accounts posting on Bluesky under their names or the names of their TDs are not legitimate.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
Read more: jrnl.ie/6553055
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“Al nails it as a long-admired singer of soul. And the guitar riffs in the outro give me goose bumps!” - Bill Berry
Listen to Al Green's amazing cover of “Everybody Hurts” here: algreen.ffm.to/everybodyhurts
Listen to Al Green's amazing cover of “Everybody Hurts” here: algreen.ffm.to/everybodyhurts
November 20, 2024 at 2:11 PM
“Al nails it as a long-admired singer of soul. And the guitar riffs in the outro give me goose bumps!” - Bill Berry
Listen to Al Green's amazing cover of “Everybody Hurts” here: algreen.ffm.to/everybodyhurts
Listen to Al Green's amazing cover of “Everybody Hurts” here: algreen.ffm.to/everybodyhurts
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I know we have a million starter packs right now, but I think we need one for forest management & policy!
I know I missed a ton of people, so if you'd like to be added, please message me (particularly you tropical foresters). Or, if you don't want to be on this list, lmk!
I know I missed a ton of people, so if you'd like to be added, please message me (particularly you tropical foresters). Or, if you don't want to be on this list, lmk!
November 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I know we have a million starter packs right now, but I think we need one for forest management & policy!
I know I missed a ton of people, so if you'd like to be added, please message me (particularly you tropical foresters). Or, if you don't want to be on this list, lmk!
I know I missed a ton of people, so if you'd like to be added, please message me (particularly you tropical foresters). Or, if you don't want to be on this list, lmk!
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Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
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We're recruiting for an exciting new #PhD project in #mountain #woodland restoration! "The genetic diversity & adaptive potential of mountain birch in Scotland for high-altitude nature recovery" hosted by CEH, University of Stirling & Forest Research.
Apply here: iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
Apply here: iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
We're recruiting for an exciting new #PhD project in #mountain #woodland restoration! "The genetic diversity & adaptive potential of mountain birch in Scotland for high-altitude nature recovery" hosted by CEH, University of Stirling & Forest Research.
Apply here: iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
Apply here: iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
@patrickkirwan.bsky.social You're here, hurray! 😀
November 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
@patrickkirwan.bsky.social You're here, hurray! 😀
Sunset over a calm Atlantic in Kerry this evening. Just watched the seals haul out for the night. Now a fish dinner and bed sounds like a plan!
November 13, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Sunset over a calm Atlantic in Kerry this evening. Just watched the seals haul out for the night. Now a fish dinner and bed sounds like a plan!
@wagnermarkus.bsky.social Looks like Bluesky is reaching critical mass. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm enjoying it here!
November 9, 2024 at 7:55 PM
@wagnermarkus.bsky.social Looks like Bluesky is reaching critical mass. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm enjoying it here!
The Ancient Woodlands Ireland research project is now underway. Visit the new project website for further info! www.ancientwoodlandsireland.com
October 29, 2024 at 1:32 PM
The Ancient Woodlands Ireland research project is now underway. Visit the new project website for further info! www.ancientwoodlandsireland.com