Irish Tree Explorers Network

This we're excited to share our free Lifelong Learning Tree Tour, happening at UCC on Tuesday, April 8th from 1-2 PM! Join us as we explore the beautiful UCC Arboretum 🌳. We look forward to seeing you there!

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/exploring-ucc-tree-collection-tickets-1226519315289?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more on ITEN:https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/

This why not browse the Irish Tree Explorer's Network website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/, learn about the wonderousness of trees, and share your experience with us here: https://forms.office.com/e/8S4DCkHuyP Tree Council of Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works Coillte Research Ireland

Excited to share the success of our capstone symposium 'Rethinking Our Relationship with Trees' held yesterday at the beautiful Education, Conservation and Research Center in Cork, Ireland.

🌳 Key Highlights:

Interdisciplinary approach combining STEM and cultural perspectives (STEAM).

Thought-provoking presentations from leading experts in the field.

Discussions on strategies to enhance tree protection, including integrating ecological, planning, and public outreach efforts.

A big thank you to all our speakers, event hosts and attendees who contributed to this important dialogue. Together, we're paving the way for a more sustainable future and a stronger connection with our arboreal allies.

This for Irish National Tree Week 2025, let's remember the many vital benefits that trees give us on a daily basis: https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/trees/thebenefitsoftrees/ Tree Council of Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works Coillte Research Ireland

This as we celebrate Pancake Tuesday, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey of maple syrup from tree to table. Maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar maples, red maples, and black maples, which store starch in their trunks and roots during winter. This starch converts to sugar in the spring, creating the perfect sap for syrup production.

This have a listen to the Curious Circuit podcast where Dr Barbara Doyle Prestwich talks to the ITEN team about diverse subjects such as trees and modern medicine, arboreta, ogham writing, the MacCarthy Cup and more!: https://rss.com/podcasts/episode-1-the-story-of-chocolate/1908349/ Tree Council of Ireland Coillte OPW - Office of Public Works Research Ireland

ITEN invites you to a thought-provoking symposium: "From Root to Branch: Rethinking Our Relationship with Trees." Learn from experts, network with your peers, and discover how trees impact your everyday life.

➡️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-root-to-branch-rethinking-our-relationship-with-trees-tickets-1224849370439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Celebrating Brigid's Day and the beginning of Spring this with the Irish Oak, a tree that was thought to be sacred to the saint and goddess Brigid: https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/trees/a-z/quercuspetraea/ Tree Council of Ireland Coillte OPW - Office of Public Works Research Ireland

Save the date! Join us for the Irish Tree Explorers Network (ITEN) end-of-project symposium on March 19th, 2025, at Fota Education, Conservation and Research Centre.

The theme of the event is: 'From Root to Branch - Rethinking Our Relationship with Trees' with expert speakers, research insights, and engaging discussions. 🌳

🔍 Free admission

For further information check out our website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/news/2025/save-the-date-the-irish-tree-explorers-network-free-end-of-project-symposium-.html tickets will be available soon.

This I'm sharing one of ITEN's favorite trees: the Katsura Tree!

From spring's reddish-purple leaves to summer's green, and autumn's breathtaking yellow-orange display, this Japanese native is a true showstopper. When its leaves fall, they release a sweet fragrance of burnt sugar or candyfloss that's so delightful you'll want to collect every fallen leaf!

For more info on the Katsura tree, visit our website:https://lnkd.in/evM6xXJQ

This given the tragic wildfires in LA, it's crucial to highlight the role trees play in wildfire prevention. Here’s how they help:

1.Natural Firebreaks: Trees create barriers that slow down fire spread.
2.Wind Blockers: They reduce wind intensity, lowering fire risks.
3.Humidity Boosters: Trees release moisture, increasing local humidity and making fires less likely.

By planting and caring for trees, we can enhance our landscapes' resilience against wildfires.To discover more benefits of trees, visit:https://www.ucc.ie/en/tree-explorers/