Watch: Native tree planting takes root in Inch as 100 Million Trees project grows nationwide

Inch pupils, farmers and volunteers plant native trees together, fuelling an ambitious rewilding effort across Ireland’s countryside

A little corner of bog on the Kennedy family farm near Inch was alive with energy recently as part of the 100 Million Trees project, now in its second year. 

Project co-founder Richard Mulcahy oversaw the planting, teaching pupils from Park National School how to plant native trees. 

Farmer Brian Kennedy spoke of the importance of setting aside land for nature and mental wellbeing, while Mairead Kennedy highlighted the vital role of the school community. 

To plant 500,000 trees this year and a million next year, the project continues to grow and the pupils were eager to suggest the grown-up decision makers in our world do less cutting down and more hugging and planting of trees instead.