Celebrating Irish and world forests

‘The Hollywood Forest Story’ showcased in Creative Carbon Scotland’s Library of Creative Sustainability

I'm delighted to share that The Hollywood Forest Story is now showcased in the online Creative Carbon Scotland Library of Creative Sustainability. Creative Carbon Scotland, through the Creative Scotland Arts Council, has pioneered arts and sustainability initiatives since 2011. It supports the development of artistic practices in relation to sustainability and climate change through residencies,…Read more ‘The Hollywood Forest Story’ showcased in Creative Carbon Scotland’s Library of Creative Sustainability

For Chrysalis Arts UK: Cathy Fitzgerald on ECOSOCIAL (ECOLOGICAL) ART IN PRACTICE

I'm delighted share that I will be talking about my ongoing ecosocial arts practice, The Hollywood Forest Story (since 2008), this Thursday 20 May, 2PM Irish/UK time 2021 for UK Chrysalis Art Development's Art & Climate in Practice three-week programme. Chrysalis UK are hosting a series of talks and events exploring the work of artists,…Read more For Chrysalis Arts UK: Cathy Fitzgerald on ECOSOCIAL (ECOLOGICAL) ART IN PRACTICE

Coillte Embrace Continuous Cover Forestry in Dublin Mountains Makeover

https://youtu.be/j41Muu6kN1Q There was much excitement this week when my forestry colleague Karen Woods –Pro Silva Ireland committee member and Coillte Operations Manager (Coillte is Ireland's semi-state body that manages Ireland's public forests) announced that there has been a landmark decision to manage the popular Dublin Mountain forests using Close-to-Nature continuous cover forestry methods. The conversation…Read more Coillte Embrace Continuous Cover Forestry in Dublin Mountains Makeover