native trees

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<p>Ash dieback. Ash trees damaged by the fungal disease Hymenoscyphus fraxineus</p>

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Can Ireland’s ash trees stage a comeback against deadly dieback?

Ash trees are the backbone of our ecosystems, supporting more than 40 species of insects, lichens, and fungi that keep our woodlands teeming with life. Their decline ripples through the food chain, threatening birds and other wildlife — but there might be hope of a recovery

<p>Irish forestry leaves little for nature. Pictures: Pádraic Fogarty </p>

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Irish forestry leaves little for nature — the whole sector needs to change

<p>Anja Murray: "We cannot continue to abandon Ireland’s remaining old oak woodlands — their value is so much more than any of us can even put to words or evaluate in monetary terms."</p>

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Anja Murray: I spent an entire day in one of Ireland's ancient oak woodlands

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Donal Hickey: Forestry re-think badly needed — could a €20k forestry scholarship help?

Idyllic landscape with birch forest and farm house at summer evening in Finland

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Anja Murray: Now is the ideal time for planting trees

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Deadly yew — used in witch's potions and to deter cattle from graveyards

Planting 100 million native trees over the next 10 years

Citizen-led tree campaigns put welcome pressure on local authorities which tend to be slow to act upon greening commitments

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Anja Murray: Plant more saplings — it's fun now and beneficial later

A potted sapling, gathered, sown, and nurtured by your own hand, could mark a special birthday, a new baby, an anniversary, a new home — or maybe you don't need any excuse at all

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Eoghan Daltun: Ireland's forestry policy needs a radical rethink — here's why and how

Our most commonly planted timber crop is sitka spruce — these are dark, dead worlds where life is driven out for maximum productivity and profit

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Forest path in the Killarney National Park in Ireland

Donal Hickey: We need more trees but they need to be the right trees in the right places

State afforestation plans pose extinction risk to threatened farmland birds says BirdWatch Ireland

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Hare's Corner initiative benefits more than the lovely hare

The Celts respected the hare as an animal with supernatural powers that should not be harmed. More than 270 new hare’s corners have been created in the Burren in just two years

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Old hiking boots filled with sweets, gifts and Christmas decoration on Nicholas day, or German Nikolaus Tag, on the 6th December

If plants are their buds or they just need to take a hike — top gift ideas for nature lovers

Quality outdoor clothing is always welcome for those who spend time in nature — warm and rain-resistant is key

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Juanita Browne: Gorgeous and practical autumn brings a riot of colour to native woodlands

Deciduous leaves are typically thin and would be damaged by freezing weather so the tree 'decides' to drop them each Autumn and go for a fresh start in the Spring

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

It's always time to enjoy trees with a Trees Please calendar

The voluntary group distributes native Irish trees and this calendar helps fund their work

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Anja Murray: What is a 'native' tree and why is it so valuable?

Birch trees were among the first to thrive here after the Ice Age and transformed Ireland's tundra into a richly wooded landscape

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

Juanita Browne: It's the perfect time to plant a native tree

You'll be helping our native wildlife and creating a natural carbon sink

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Wood you be able to help with a 2022 tree calendar?

Trees Please Cork is launching a calendar full of pictures of native trees they've planted around the county — and budding nature photographers can help with filling it up!

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

The Environmental Pillar eco group seeks forestry task force for native tree integration

Eco group The Environmental Pillar has called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to set up a task force to integrate native trees onto farms.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

native trees

Can Ireland’s ash trees stage a comeback against deadly dieback?

Irish forestry leaves little for nature — the whole sector needs to change

Anja Murray: I spent an entire day in one of Ireland's ancient oak woodlands

Donal Hickey: Forestry re-think badly needed — could a €20k forestry scholarship help?

Anja Murray: Now is the ideal time for planting trees

Deadly yew — used in witch's potions and to deter cattle from graveyards

Planting 100 million native trees over the next 10 years

Anja Murray: Plant more saplings — it's fun now and beneficial later

Eoghan Daltun: Ireland's forestry policy needs a radical rethink — here's why and how

Donal Hickey: We need more trees but they need to be the right trees in the right places

Hare's Corner initiative benefits more than the lovely hare

If plants are their buds or they just need to take a hike — top gift ideas for nature lovers

Juanita Browne: Gorgeous and practical autumn brings a riot of colour to native woodlands

It's always time to enjoy trees with a Trees Please calendar

Anja Murray: What is a 'native' tree and why is it so valuable?

Juanita Browne: It's the perfect time to plant a native tree

Wood you be able to help with a 2022 tree calendar?

The Environmental Pillar eco group seeks forestry task force for native tree integration

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Mick Clifford

native trees

Can Ireland’s ash trees stage a comeback against deadly dieback?

Irish forestry leaves little for nature — the whole sector needs to change

Anja Murray: I spent an entire day in one of Ireland's ancient oak woodlands

Donal Hickey: Forestry re-think badly needed — could a €20k forestry scholarship help?

Anja Murray: Now is the ideal time for planting trees

Deadly yew — used in witch's potions and to deter cattle from graveyards

Planting 100 million native trees over the next 10 years

Anja Murray: Plant more saplings — it's fun now and beneficial later

Eoghan Daltun: Ireland's forestry policy needs a radical rethink — here's why and how

Donal Hickey: We need more trees but they need to be the right trees in the right places

Hare's Corner initiative benefits more than the lovely hare

If plants are their buds or they just need to take a hike — top gift ideas for nature lovers

Juanita Browne: Gorgeous and practical autumn brings a riot of colour to native woodlands

It's always time to enjoy trees with a Trees Please calendar

Anja Murray: What is a 'native' tree and why is it so valuable?

Juanita Browne: It's the perfect time to plant a native tree

Wood you be able to help with a 2022 tree calendar?

The Environmental Pillar eco group seeks forestry task force for native tree integration

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Mick Clifford

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