Publications available from the Tree Council of Ireland

Amenity Trees & Woodlands – A Guide to their Management in Ireland

Author: Kevin Collins, Roy Goodwin, Dorothy Hayden, Helena McGorman, Joe McConville, Felim Sheridan, Gemma Carr.

A new publication highlighting the vital role of amenity trees and woodlands in Ireland, and the importance of modern best practice in their management and care.

This full-colour, 144-page book represents a unique and invaluable resource for those whose work involves them directly or indirectly with amenity trees and woodlands and for community groups and individuals with an interest in trees or working towards the ‘greening’ of their own local environment.   Compiled by a team of arboriculturists, parks superintendents, landscape architects, horticulturists and foresters, it is developed specifically for the Irish context, and details all aspects of modern amenity tree and woodland management, from the planting and care of individual trees to overarching topics such as community participation, tree strategies, and trees and the law.
Published by the Tree Council of Ireland in association with the Society of Irish Foresters and the Arboricultural Association – Irish Branch with support from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Price: €20.00 + €4.00 p&p

Our Trees – A Guide to Growing Ireland’s Native Trees

Published by the People’s Millenium Forest

This guide was published in conjunction with the Peoples Millennium Forest Project in 2000 and is designed particularly as an aid to those who wish to learn more about growing native trees from seed.

72 pages.

Price: €5.00 + €2.00 p&p

Glimpses of Irish Forestry

Author: John McLoughlin & Donal Magner

The worth of forestry is no longer measured in narrow economic terms but in its total contribution to society.  This booklet provides facts and figures on the forest industry and illustrates the social, economic and environmental benefits of this great and renewable resource.  It provides a snapshot of Irish forests and the forest products industry and traces our forest history from the Ice Age.  It concisely charts the rise and decline of our woodlands and the efforts made by Irish foresters to restore our lost forest resources.

49 pages.

We regret that this publication is currently out of print. Future edition pending!

Champion Trees – A Selection of Ireland’s Great Trees

Published by the Tree Council of Ireland

In recent years, some 10,000 trees growing in Ireland have been recorded and measured.  Champion Trees provides details of 1,200 of these trees including Ireland’s tallest, oldest, biggest and largest girthed trees.  The booklet opens with a list of Ireland’s most remarkable trees followed by a selection of exceptional trees listed by county and provides a flavour of the diversity, distribution and beauty of one of our most precious and fragile pieces of heritage.  Champion Trees is based on a survey carried out by the Tree Register of Ireland on behalf of the Tree Council of Ireland and the Irish Tree Society, and is the first comprehensive survey of Ireland’s great trees.  Trees are remarkable for many reasons including their age, height, circumference and botanical attributes, they may have historical and folklore connections, or they may be critical in defining their local landscape.

51 pages. 

Price: €2.00 + €2.00 p&p

Ash for Hurleys and for Profit

Author: Dr. Jack Durand

The booklet highlights the shortage of ash for the purpose of producing the estimated 500,000 new hurleys required every year to service our national games.  60% of the ash required for hurleys is imported.   As well as giving valuable information about the planting, protection and maintenance of this majestic tree, the book highlights the economic benefits to ash growers and encourages farmers to plant these trees as part of their farming activity.

16 pages.

Price: €1.50 + €0.55 p&p

Tree Identification Kit

The Tree Council has produced a simple tree identification card for anyone wanting to identify our native trees!  Leaves and twigs from 24 common Irish tree and shrub species are included in the pocket card kit. Perfect for all ages and ideal for woodland outings for individuals or families, each page provides a description of the tree or shrub, its leaf, flower and fruit.

Price: €5.00 incl. p&p

Selection of 6 posters

Our Native Trees
The Amazing Oak
The Ogham Alphabet
Trees and Bees
Trees and Birds
Trees for Wood

A2 size.

Price: €10.00 incl. p&p