The Tree Council of Ireland

an umbrella body for organisations involved in tree planting, management and conservation. The main role of the Tree Councils is to promote the planting, care and enjoyment of trees and it does this through networking with its members and friends, the organisation of events and tree related activities, the publication of literature, the management of national tree records and through the provision of an information service to the public.

NEWS

January 26, 2012 : Seminar - ‘Future Trees: From the Nursery to Urban Canopy’.
The Arboricultural Association – Irish Branch is hosting this one day seminar which will focus on the improved guidance that is changing how trees are produced, planted, and successfully established in the urban environment. Venue: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.Click here for details.

January 28, 2012 : Seminar - ‘Biodiversity and Sustainability in Design – Isn’t that the Question?’.
The Garden & Landscape Designers Association is hosting its annual one-day design seminar at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Speakers: Rick Darke, Dr. Matthew Jebb and Phil Askew. More Details(http://www.glda.ie/pr/

NATIONAL TREE WEEK

View up through tree branches National Tree Week takes place from 4-10 March 2012. The theme is ‘Trees – Our Past, Our Present, Our Future’. To find out how you can take part click here.

TREES

Irelands heritage trees

heritage tree beside ruined church We all want our heritage and ancient trees to survive as long as possible and to do this we need to protect them. The only way we can do this is to know where they are. We need to find them, map them, photograph them and record them.