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.

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 ...

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 ...

In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

The younger trees versions, however, are not as easy to distinguish. An oak sapling’s bark can be quite smooth and silvery, with no sign of fissuring. “You have to get a look at the twigs and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Native trees cover just 1 percent of the land. Biodiversity is also suffering. Ireland may have millions of acres of brilliant green fields dotted with cows and sheep, but that land is largely ...