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National Tree Week
National Tree Week takes place this year from the 7 to 13 March. The theme is " Twenty Ten – Plant Again ". We are asking people to make a renewed effort to go out and plant more trees during the week.
Tá Seachtain na gCrann ar siúl i mbliana ón 7ú go 13ú Márta. 'Sé an téama ná: "Dhá mhíle is a Deich - Cuir Crainn Arís." Táimid ag iarraidh ar dhaoine iarracht nua a dhéanamh níos mó crainn a chur le linn na seachtaine.
COUNCILLOR Michael Doran, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, planted an Ash Tree in the grounds of Rathanna Church recently to mark National Tree Week 2010. He was watched by Deputy Mary White T.D. and fellow councillors William Quinn and Thomas Kinsella as well as members of the Rathanna community.
“The ash is one of Ireland's native broad leaf trees which can live for many decades. Its wood is highly valued for camáns (hurleys for our native games of Camogie and Hurling),” Councillor Doran told community.
The Cathaoirleach later planted a Chestnut tree in Borris Vocational School with help from students, fellow Councillors William Quinn and Thomas Kinsella, School Principal Mr. Kieran Lucas and Environmental Patrol Office James Lakes.
“Horse Chestnut trees can grow up to 25 metres tall and can take up to 80 years to mature. The tree produces nuts (conkers) that are poisonous. Most commonly, the nuts are used for the popular children's game Conkers,” Councillor Doran told the students.
Councillor Michael Doran, also planted a Chestnut tree in Ballon National School watched by School Principal Mr. Noel Heffernan, fellow Councillors Charlie Murphy and John Murphy and Environmental Patrol Office James Lakes and assisted by pupils of the school.
“I hope that when you’re bringing your own children to this school in 20 years time you’ll be able to point to this growing chestnut tree you planted here today.” Councillor Doran told the pupils. “The chestnut is a tall deciduous tree – it looses its leaves in winter - and the buds are protected by gum-covered scales in winter,” Councillor Doran said.
School Principal, Mr. Noel Heffernan, confirmed that this was the first Chestnut tree in the Ballon National School grounds.
The aim of National Tree Week is to raise awareness about trees and encourage local communities and local authorities to participate in over 300 events which will take place around the Country during the week. Events are organised all over the Country which include forest walks, tree planting ceremonies, workshops, talks, competitions and even tree plantathons. Despite the great advances in the past 100 years Ireland remains one of the least wooded countries in Europe with only 10% of our land planted with trees compared to the European average of 36%. Ireland has agreed a target to increase our forest cover to 17% by 2035. This initiative will provide thousands of new jobs build our forestry industry and help improve our environment. By doing something as simple as planting a tree, everyone can play his or her part in helping the environment. By thinking locally, we can act globally. Carlow County Council in conjunction with the Tree Council of Ireland, and Coillte will have free native tree saplings for distribution to all applicants in the current year.
Applications are invited from all community groups, schools and residents associations throughout the County and the closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 26th February 2010. All groups must pre register with Jannette or John in order to avail of this scheme.
For further information please contact Jannette or John ( Community and Enterprise department of Carlow County Council ) at 059-9136203 or 059-9136210. Closing date is Friday 26th February 2010.
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Letter to the Community [ word 90kb ]
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National tree week 2010 events entry form [ word 88kb ]
National Tree Council of Ireland
The Tree Council of Ireland is a voluntary non-governmental organisation which was formed in 1985, to promote the planting, care and conservation of trees in both urban and rural areas. It is the umbrella body linking together 50 organisations connected by their appreciation of trees, and it aims to foster a tree and wood culture among Irish people.
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The Tree Council of Ireland national tree week [ website link ]
In 2010 we celebrate 26 years of National Tree Week and we have chosen as the theme ‘Twenty Ten – Plant Again’.