Join the Irish Heritage Tree program and plant your roots in Ireland. A history of native trees in Ireland. Around 12,000 years ago, Ireland was covered in snow and ice. This was known as the Ice Age.

A coalition of more than 30 environmental groups has called for an “urgent review” of rules around the movement of young trees between Ireland, the UK and the EU. Coillte, the State-owned ...

Native trees have played a significant role in Irish history and culture and are cherished and respected by the people of Ireland to this day. Examples are the ancient Irish Oak, Yew, Rowan, and ...

Hurling is a national sport in Ireland that dates back centuries. It’s also one of the fastest field sports in the world. The wooden sticks known as hurleys that are used in the game are made from ash ...

Ireland's native trees play crucial ecological roles, providing food and habitat to countless species. The ash tree alone supports nearly 1,000 species, including insects, ...

Restoring native flora in Ireland is an act of hope—a way to repair what’s been lost and pass on a living legacy. Whether you’re tending a wild patch in your garden or joining a community ...

An invasive species of insect is putting ash trees in Northern Ireland under threat, ecologists have warned. If you have visited areas around the tree-lined towpath which leads from central ...

Analysis: From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here's everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land There has never been a better time to plant native ...

Today is National Tree Day, with people of all ages being urged to get outdoors and connect with nature. Trees, mighty symbols of hope and renewal, have filled philosophers, writers and painters ...

More specifically, can you recognise Ireland’s native trees? According to the Tree Council , Ireland has 28 native tree species. These are species that came to the island naturally thousands of ...

Just 2% of Ireland is covered with native broadleaf trees. A monoculture spruce forest in the Wicklow Mountains of eastern Ireland. 4H4 PH / shutterstock The current grants neglect many things .

An invasive species of insect is putting ash trees in Northern Ireland under threat, ecologists have warned. If you have visited areas around the tree-lined towpath which leads from central ...