Why Plant Trees?

The planting of trees has many, many positive benefits:

Increased biodiversity: By using native species of local provenance or near native species that are beneficial for pollinators when suitable and appropriate, this will increase the biodiversity of plant and animal species in the area.

Increased well-being: By increasing the number of green and wooded areas in and around the town, we can contribute to the physical and mental well-being of the people living here. Increased trees also lessen the intensity of wind by creating wind breaks, inviting greater use of open spaces during more inclement weather.

Climate adaptation: Increased tree cover helps in the cooling of the environment and consequently to the reduction of the “Urban Heat Island” effect, something that may well begin affecting Ireland increasingly over the coming years.

Reducing pollution: Through urban and peri-urban reforestation, we can reduce the average air pollution concentration: during photosynthesis trees absorb carbon dioxide from greenhouse gases and air pollutants – ozone, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide – releasing oxygen.