🌰 A first for Ballinakelly Wood! Our Carlow volunteers carried out the reserve's first hazel seed collection, gathering and sowing 450 hazelnuts for overwintering. Along the way we found Chicken of the woods and more fantastic finds 🌳 Interested in volunteering? 📧 volunteer@nativewoodlandtrust.ie

Show Post

‘Govt to remove environmental assessments for certain developments’ ‘no environmental screening for projects up to 250 homes, basic screening up to 750 homes, full EIA will only be required for developments above 750 homes’ ..yet more “quick-fix” deregulation for profit www.rte.ie/news/politic...

Show Post

As a Ukrainian, there’s something powerful about saying this in 2026: I’m still here. My country is still here. russian plan failed🇺🇦 #ukrainian #ukrainians #ukrainiangirl #war #ukrainian

Show Post

Bumper edition of The Last Word on the environment this week, running to 20 mins. Teased out what a “Godzilla” El Niño may mean for the world, plus smashing through 1.5°C #climate guard rail – as Ireland jacks up public transport prices. www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...

Show Post

A huge old Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) in Killarney National Park, its roots growing straight out over limestone bedrock. In the background, an equally majestic ancient yew. No other place in Ireland comes even close to rivalling Killarney for wild native trees.

Show Post