dlr Biodiversity Supporting Schools to Plant Native Hedgerows

dlr Biodiversity are delighted to support the Coill na nÓg native tree and hedgerow planting initiative delivered by Biodiversity in Schools and funded by a selection of county councils including dlr. 

Each October, free tree packs are delivered to schools to create mini woodlands and native hedgerows in support of the European Union's 3 billion trees initiative. Tree packs consist of 8 native trees (bare-root whips) to create a mini-woodland. Hedgerow packs consist of 25 native trees to set seven metres of single-row hedge. Schools will also be given access to supporting resources including videos and worksheets to help them plant and get to know their trees.

In this first year, we are aiming to plant 1,000 trees.​ 'Coill na nÓg' is Irish for 'Wood of the Youth' and each year this children's forest will continue to grow and expand across Ireland.

Hurry, places are limited! Any schools in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown who wish to apply for this wonderful opportunity can click here.

The competition closes at 1pm, Friday 22nd September 2023.