People of Longford urged to play their part and combat climate change during National Tree Week 2025

Longford County Council is encouraging everyone in Longford to get involved in National Tree Week 2025 which is taking place from Sunday, March 9 to Sunday, March 16.

The theme for 2025 is ‘Planting Trees, growing together'. By doing something as simple as planting a tree everyone can play their part in combating biodiversity loss and climate change.

National Tree Week is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and proudly supported by Coillte. 150,000 tree saplings will be donated by Coillte to local community groups, with events happening nationwide to encourage tree planting and environmental awareness.

This year’s theme - ‘Planting Trees, Growing Together’ - highlights the deep connection between trees, people, and the environment, emphasising how tree planting fosters stronger communities, promotes sustainability, and prepares us for a changing climate.

Trees bring people together—whether through local planting events, shared green spaces, or educational initiatives. By working collectively to plant and care for trees, we strengthen community bonds and create healthier, greener spaces for future generations. As Ireland faces evolving climate challenges, planting trees that are suited to future conditions is more important than ever. This year’s theme encourages thoughtful planting strategies that support long-term environmental health, ensuring that our forests and green spaces continue to thrive.

A packed schedule of events will take place across Ireland throughout the week from group forest walks and tree-planting events to local workshops and forestry talks.
Discover events near you on the Tree Council of Ireland’s new sister website: www.nationaltreeweek.ie
Let’s come together to plant, grow, and celebrate our trees!

A guided woodland walk will take place in Newcastle Woods on Thursday, March 13 at 12 noon, all are welcome.
Get out, make a difference, and get involved in National Tree Week 2025.

If you would like some trees for your community, tidy towns group, estate, or school you can contact Adam Mulvihill, Biodiversity Officer, Longford County Council on 086 192 8247. There are a limited number of trees available, and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The tree species available are Oak, Silver Birch, Common Birch, Scots Pine, Sycamore, Alder, and Beech.

Photography Competition for Primary School Children

To celebrate National Tree Week there is an exciting photography competition; simply upload a picture of a tree, forest or a favourite nature space saying why you love it.
You and your class could win a trip to Coillte’s “Beyond the Trees” at Avondale Forest Park. Enter the competition here https://www.coillte.ie/ national-tree-week/

Since its inception in 1985, National Tree Week has been responsible for planting almost one million trees in Ireland. Community groups planning events in their local area can register with the Tree Council at https://www.treecouncil.ie/ register-an-event

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