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# The Nature Trust

Creating new native Irish woodlands and restoring natural habitats

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [All News](https://naturetrust.ie/all-news/)
- [An Taisce to take on the stewardship of new native woodlands created by the Nature Trust](https://naturetrust.ie/an-taisce-to-take-on-the-stewardship-of-new-native-woodlands-created-by-the-nature-trust/) - Nature Partners CLG, trading as the Nature Trust, a not-for-profit enterprise which was established by Coillte and Forestry Partners in 2021 to create new native woodlands at scale across Ireland, has entered into an agreement with An Taisce, Ireland’s National Trust, to take on the longer-term stewardship of the native woodlands created by the Nature
- [And that's a Wrap! Acorn Gathering 2024](https://naturetrust.ie/acorn-gathering-2024-get-out-into-your-local-woodlands-find-some-of-our-native-seeds-with-our-seed-identifier-clone/) - As The Nature Trust Acorn Gathering events 2024 come to a close, The Nature Trust would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who attended this year and helped to collect acorns. The Nature Trust welcomed almost 300 volunteers who helped to gather acorns across Coillte woodlands at Ballygannon, Co. Wicklow, Rahin, Co.
- [Acorn Gathering 2024: Get Out into your local Woodlands & Find Some of our Native Seeds with our Seed Identifier](https://naturetrust.ie/acorn-gathering-2024-get-out-into-your-local-woodlands-find-some-of-our-native-seeds-with-our-seed-identifier/) - Download: Seed ID Sheet At The Nature Trust, every native tree and shrub we plant comes from seed collected in Irish woodlands by qualified seed collectors. These seeds are germinated and nurtured in Irish tree nurseries until they are ready to be planted, usually after two or three years of careful growth. Among the species
- [Acorn Gathering 2024: Join Us to Gather Acorns and Nurture our Native Woodlands!](https://naturetrust.ie/acorn-gathering-2024-join-us-to-gather-acorns-and-nurture-our-native-woodlands/) - As the autumn days begin to take over, we reflect on the success of last year's Acorn Gathering Week and prepare for another season of collecting ahead. In 2023, with the help of passionate volunteers, local communities, and schools across Ireland, we gathered thousands of acorns that are now thriving in nurseries, soon to be
- [Atlantic Blanket Bog Restoration](https://naturetrust.ie/atlantic-blanket-bog-restoration/) - Atlantic blanket bog is an important habitat for many species of plants, insects, amphibians, birds and mammals, including protected species such as golden plover and the marsh fritillary butterfly. However, the majority of Ireland’s blanket bogs are in poor condition due to a range of human activities. The Nature Trust is taking on a large-scale
- [Making Connections with Rhizocore Technologies](https://naturetrust.ie/making-connections-with-rhizocore-technologies/) - The Nature Trust has teamed up with Rhizocore Technologies for an innovative project using fungi to improve tree growth in our new native woodlands.
- [Planting a New Native Woodland in Co. Mayo](https://naturetrust.ie/planting-a-new-native-woodland-in-co-mayo/) - On a drizzly March day we headed out to a site near Charlestown in Co. Mayo to get involved in some tree planting.
- [The Nature Trust at CIEEM Conference](https://naturetrust.ie/the-nature-trust-at-cieem-conference/) - Ciarán Fallon, Managing Director of The Nature Trust was invited to speak at this year’s Irish conference for the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) on 25th April in Athlone. t
- [Welcome To Our New Website](https://naturetrust.ie/new-website/) - We are delighted to launch our new website for The Nature Trust. Here you will find details about The Nature Trust, our team and our projects around the country
- [Identifying Native Irish Nuts and  Seeds this Autumn](https://naturetrust.ie/identifying-native-irish-nuts-and-seeds-this-autumn/) - Download: Seed ID Sheet The summer has flown by and there’s no denying that Autumn is truly upon us now. The blackberries are out on the bushes and the hawthorn and rowan trees are sporting their red berries. This Autumn, we’ll be focusing our attention to how our beautiful native trees produce seeds and nuts
- [Acorn Gathering this October](https://naturetrust.ie/acorn-gathering-this-october/) - Thanks to the many volunteers from our funding organisations, local communities and Second Class pupils from St. Saviour’s National School in Co. Wicklow for taking part in our Acorn Gathering events in Co. Wicklow and Co. Sligo this October. On the 18th and 19th of October, The Nature Trust organised acorn collections at Ballygannon Woods

## Pages

- [Home](https://naturetrust.ie/) - Creating new native woodlands and restoring Ireland’s precious natural habitats to benefit nature and enhance wellbeing.
- [Why](https://naturetrust.ie/why/) - We cherish our beautiful native Irish woodlands and natural habitats and we want to have a real impact on biodiversity and climate.
- [What We Do](https://naturetrust.ie/what-we-do/) - Nature Trust What We Do WHAT WE DO The Nature Trust takes on projects all around Ireland to create, restore and rewild valuable natural habitats such as woodlands and peatlands. Our team’s cumulative years of specialist, direct industry knowledge, skills and experience means we don’t mind getting our hands dirty! As an Irish not-for-profit, we
- [Projects Overview](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/) - The Nature Trust’s sole focus is to create new native woodlands, restore biodiversity and rewild natural habitats in and for communities around Ireland.
- [About Us](https://naturetrust.ie/about/) - At The Nature Trust we have a deep love and respect for the natural world and we are passionate about our native woodlands.
- [Acorn Gathering 2024](https://naturetrust.ie/acorn-gathering-2024/) - Acorn Gathering events will take place across the country and we would love you to join us and see how many acorns Mother Nature will provide this year.
- [News & Insights](https://naturetrust.ie/news-insights/) - All the latest news and insights from The Nature Trust - Creating new native woodlands and restoring Ireland’s precious natural habitats.
- [Privacy Policy](https://naturetrust.ie/privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy refers to the website www.naturetrust.ie, which is operated by Nature Partners CLG
- [Board members](https://naturetrust.ie/about/board-members/) - Our dedicated and experienced Board of Directors holds the vision and oversees the development of The Nature Trust.
- [Cookie Policy](https://naturetrust.ie/cookie-policy/) - This privacy policy refers to the website www.naturetrust.ie, which is operated by Nature Partners CLG

## Events

- [Brackloon Wood, Westport, Mayo](https://naturetrust.ie/event/brackloon-wood-westport-mayo/)
- [Rahin Woods, Kildare](https://naturetrust.ie/event/rahin-woods-kildare/)
- [Ballygannon, Co. Wicklow](https://naturetrust.ie/event/ballygannon-co-wicklow/)
- [Hazelwood, Sligo](https://naturetrust.ie/event/hazelwood-sligo-25/)
- [Hazelwood, Sligo](https://naturetrust.ie/event/hazelwood-sligo-26/)

## Future Projects

- [Ballynastockagh](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/ballynastockagh/) - This site is due to be planted with a new native woodland at the next planting season. Species will include oak, birch, hazel, hawthorn, Scots pine and alder.
- [Laragh and Ross](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/laragh-and-ross/) - This site is due to be planted with a mix of native Irish trees in the next planting season. In the dryer areas species like oak, hazel, birch, hazel and Scots pine will be planted. In wetter areas water-tolerant species such as alder and willow will be added.
- [Sracummer](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/sracummer/) - This site is due to be planted with a mix of native Irish tree species in the next planting season. The site already has a good nework of existing hedgerows which will add to the biodiversity value of the new woodland as will the streams running through the site.
- [Moneenreave](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/moneenreave/) - This site is due to be planted with a mix of native Irish trees in the next planting season. In the dryer areas species like oak, hazel, birch, hazel and Scots pine will be planted. In wetter areas water-tolerating species such as alder and willow will be added.
- [Cloonakillina](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/cloonakillina/) - This site is close to Cloonakillina Lough Special Area of Conservation and is due to be planted with a mix of wet and dry woodland communities, including species such as oak, birch, Scots pine, hazel, rowan, willow and alder. As the woodland develops it will add to the high biodiversity value of the area and
- [Clonandra](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/clonandra/) - This site is bordered by Lough Garrow to the south and the Finn river to the north and is due to be planted with a mix of native Irish species. There is already old woodland on this site with a mix of tree and shrub species which will add to the biodiversity value of the
- [Campstown](https://naturetrust.ie/future-projects/campstown/) - This site sits on the eastern bank of the Annalee river, south of Cootehill and will in time become a haven for wildlife. A mix of dry and wet woodland communities will be planted here with species like oak, birch, hazel and rowan as well as alder and willow in dryer areas.

## Our Team

- [John Beckett](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/john-beckett/) - John Beckett is a technology and climate entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Nature Trust. John supports climate innovation and policy development initiatives, including the 2050 Accelerator and CarbonGap.org. John founded not-for-profit Forestry Partners in 2019 to provide nature-based sustainability solutions to corporate partners.
- [Maria Couchman](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/maria-team-member/) - Maria is responsible for linking in with communities and partners.
- [David Feeney](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/david-feeney/) - David Feeney is Managing Director of Land Solutions and Chief Sustainability Officer at Coillte. David is a chartered accountant and has worked in Coillte for over 20 years in a range of leadership roles including finance, sales, supply chain and forest resource planning.
- [Lyn Sheeran](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/lyn-sheeran/) - Lyn is responsible for financial accounting and reporting.
- [Lorraine Rockett](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/lorraine-rockett/) - Lorraine provides oversight of our finances and financial systems.
- [Dr Dermot Tiernan](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/dr-dermot-tiernan/) - Dermot leads on our peatland restoration programme in the West of Ireland.
- [Dr Declan Little](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/dr-declan-little/) - Declan leads on site selection and ensures the ecological integrity of our work.
- [Karen Woods](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/karen-woods/) - Karen leads operations on the ground and manages the work of our specialist contractors.
- [Dr Ciarán Fallon](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/dr-ciaran-fallon/) - Ciarán leads The Nature Trust and reports to the Board of Directors.
- [Mark Carlin](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/mark-carlin/) - Mark Carlin is Managing Director of Coillte Forest and is responsible for the performance of the Group’s forestry businesses, which looks to deliver the multiple benefits of forests for Climate, Nature, Wood and People. Mark is a forester with over 25 years’ experience in Coillte in a number of leadership roles.
- [Brian Caulfield](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/brian-caulfield/) - Brian Caulfield is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is a partner at Draper Esprit, the leading European VC firm. Previously Brian co-founded Exceptis and Similarity Systems, which were acquired by NASDAQ listed companies.
- [Paulina Pawlukojc](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/paulina-pawlukojc/) - Paulina Pawlukojc is Group Sustainability Manager at Coillte, responsible for the development and implementation of the group sustainability strategy. Paulina holds a Masters in Forestry and Forestry Engineering, with a particular focus on the non-wood functions of forestry.
- [John Barcroft](https://naturetrust.ie/our-team/john-barcroft/) - John Barcroft founded The Environmental Edge in 2019, providing clients with sustainable business advisory and consultancy services. John earned a Masters in Environmental Management at Yale University and was previously Head of Group Sustainability at DCC plc where he worked for 20 years.

## Projects

- [Moylough](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/moylough/) - This beautiful site has been planted with a mix of native Irish tree and shrub species like oak, hazel, birch, hazel
- [Barnacahogue](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/barnacahogue/) - This recently planted site is going to grow into a truly wonderful native woodland. There are already natural pockets of scrub and wet heath which add to the biodiversity value
- [Sonnagh](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/sonnagh/) - This site close to Charlestown was recently planted with a mix of wet and dry woodland communities.
- [Lisalea](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/lisalea/) - This site was planted recently in Spring 2023 with a mix of dry and wet woodland communities.
- [Killultagh](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/killultagh/) - This site slopes gently to the south and the trees have grown well over the last few years. Here you will find a mix of woodland communities
- [Aughrim](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/aughrim/) - This new native woodland is at a site of historic significance beside Aughrim ancient graveyard.
- [Kilmahon](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/kilmahon/) - This site was planted in early 2021 and has grown beautifully since then with many of the pioneering birch trees now over 2 metres tall.
- [Ballyglass](https://naturetrust.ie/projects/ballyglass/) - This young native woodland has a mix of woodland communities with birch, willow and alder in lower, wetter area, and oak, rowan, hawthorn and blackthorn.

## Species

- [Oak](https://naturetrust.ie/species/oak/) - Oak Dair There are many place names around Ireland with the word “Derry”, referencing the fact that there was once an oak woodland there. The majestic oak is significant in Irish folklore and culture, representing wisdom and durability. Its acorn fruit is a symbol of fertility and strength. A hard-working tree, the deciduous oak provides
- [Scots Pine](https://naturetrust.ie/species/scots-pine/) - Oak Péine Albanach Native to Ireland, the Scots pine is an evergreen conifer that can grow to over 30 metres high. Its rough bark has a reddish tint and it has greenish-blue pine needles. It thrives in poor soil and has an integral relationship with our native plants, insects, birds and animals. It has a
- [Rowan](https://naturetrust.ie/species/rowan/) - Oak Caorthánn Also called “mountain ash”, the rowan is an elegant deciduous tree with dense upright branches and dark green serrated leaflets. Bringing year-round colour to our hedgerows and woodlands, its bunches of musky-scented white flowers attract pollinating insects in spring and its orange-red berries are an important food source for birds in the winter.
- [Hawthorn](https://naturetrust.ie/species/hawthorn/) - Oak Sceach Gheal Also known as “whitethorn” or “May tree”, hawthorn comes into bloom with beautiful white flowers in early summer and has an abundance of red berries in autumn. The hawthorn is considered a magical tree that’s connected to the fairies, and superstition warns that it is bad luck to cut it down. It
- [Alder](https://naturetrust.ie/species/alder/) - Oak Fearnóg Alder can be recognised from its dark-coloured bark, light brown twigs with orange spots and catkins. It grows well in wet and poor soil and was used in the past to build boats. Not alone does it not rot, it actually turns harder and stronger in damp conditions. A deciduous tree, alder is
- [Birch](https://naturetrust.ie/species/birch/) - Oak Beith Birch is a deciduous light-loving tree and grows well where it is not shaded by other trees. It has pale-coloured bark and distinct triangular leaves with serrated edges. Enjoying wet conditions, it’s known as a “pioneer” species and is often the first type of tree to make its mark in a new woodland.
- [Hazel](https://naturetrust.ie/species/hazel/) - Oak Coll The deciduous hazel has served many uses in the past, including the making of tools, fences and crannógs. Its leaves are soft to touch and its smooth bark can shine like gold in the sun. The hazel produces catkins in spring and if you look closely you may see tiny red tuft-like flowers.

## Testimonials

- [Paul Stack](https://naturetrust.ie/testimonials/joe-bloggs/) - This is a very exciting initiative in which we are delighted to be pioneers. Partnering with The Nature Trust enables investment in a long-term project to promote and create biodiversity-friendly native woodlands in Ireland. Hopefully we can be a beacon for other Irish SMEs as part of their earth-friendly efforts
- [Marguerite Brosnan](https://naturetrust.ie/testimonials/brian-oneill-clone/) - Protection has always been at the core of AXA’s business, helping individuals, companies, and societies to thrive. A key focal point of this ambition is a commitment and passion to act as a force for collective good. Our partnership with The Nature Trust will help deliver on that ambition, seeing 200 hectares of native forests
- [Brian O’Neill](https://naturetrust.ie/testimonials/brian-oneill/) - Aviva is delighted to fund €5 million in afforestation projects throughout Ireland, through the Nature Trust. We are looking forward to seeing the positive impacts that this huge project will have in our local communities and for our people to get out and volunteer through this great initiative. With 400 hectares of planting, that will
- [Joe Codd](https://naturetrust.ie/testimonials/joe-codd/) - We’re delighted to be a part of The Nature Trust’s ambitious initiative which aims to increase Ireland’s native tree cover. Such important initiatives help address the worsening global climate crisis and support native tree planting which protects and enhances native biodiversity and carbon sequestration
- [Siobhan & Pat](https://naturetrust.ie/testimonials/quote-from-neighbour-funder/) - It was an absolutely lovely day, learning about the different trees planted. While the woodland is still very young we and our neighbours are looking forward to watching it grow and to any other events that will take place.

## Categories

- [News](https://naturetrust.ie/category/news/)

## Tags

- [Media Link](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/media-link/)
- [Managing Director](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/managing-director/)
- [Operations](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/operations/)
- [Ecology](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/ecology/)
- [Peatlands](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/peatlands/)
- [Finance](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/finance/)
- [Reporting & Finance](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/reporting-finance/)
- [Outreach](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/outreach/)
- [Planted](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/planted/)
- [To be planted](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/to-be-planted/)
- [News Update](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/news-update/)
- [acorn](https://naturetrust.ie/tag/acorn/)

## Project type

- [Health Assets and Needs Assessment](https://naturetrust.ie/project_type/health-assets-and-needs-assessment/)
- [Chronic Disease Management](https://naturetrust.ie/project_type/chronic-disease-management/)
- [Social Health Insurance](https://naturetrust.ie/project_type/social-health-insurance/)
- [Universal Health Insurance](https://naturetrust.ie/project_type/universal-health-insurance/)
- [Integrated Healthcare in Ireland](https://naturetrust.ie/project_type/integrated-healthcare-in-ireland/)

## Team member type

- [Board Member](https://naturetrust.ie/team_member_type/board-member/)
- [operations](https://naturetrust.ie/team_member_type/operations/)