Forester monk leads landscape campaigns

Brother Anthony believes his defence of Glenstal Abbey’s woodlands brings him closer to God, writes Jimmy Woulfe.

BROTHER ANTHONY seems to draw his strength from the land.

He has been caring for the 200 acres of woodland that surround Glenstal Abbey in Murroe, Co Limerick, since he joined the Benedictines at the tender age of 15 almost 40 years ago. Spending his time in prayer and tending to ancient trees, it is no wonder the forester monk believes cherishing and protecting nature brings you closer to God.