In the photo: Minister Michael Healy Rae launching the A-Z Guide To Biodiversity booklet with Daniel Weldon (Ecologist) at the National Ploughing Championships.
Minister of State Michael Healy Rae officially launched the A-Z Guide to Biodiversity Booklet, created by Forestry Services Ltd. with support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The Biodiversity in Action initiative highlights how forestry safeguards water, soil, and wildlife, while giving farmers and communities the tools to build a more resilient, nature-friendly future.
Forestry Services Ltd., supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is proud to lead the Biodiversity in Action project.
These walks and events give farmers, foresters, and communities a chance to see biodiversity in action—how forestry practices protect ecosystems, improve water quality, and create resilient habitats for wildlife.
Discover how sustainable forestry supports water, wildlife, and communities across Ireland.
Forests are more than trees — they protect water, enrich soil, and create habitats for wildlife. Every walk is a chance to see these benefits first-hand and learn how simple actions on your farm can make a lasting difference.
Find Your Next Event
📍 Balla Town Park, Mayo, F23 A303
Type: Mature broadleaved woodland
🗓️ 29 Oct 2025 • 🕥 10:30am
Martina Kilian – Outdoor Educator & Advanced Leave No Trace Trainer – brings years of experience in rewilding, biodiversity, and creative outdoor learning. From mindful forest walks to community workshops, she blends sensory education, storytelling, and celtic tree knowledge to inspire wellbeing, connection, and care for wild spaces.
🗓️ 29 Oct 2025 • 🕑 2:00pm
Type: Mature broadleaved woodland
🗓️ 15 Jan 2026 • 🕚 11:00am
📍 Calverstown Demesne, Kildare, R56 AY82
Type: Conifer plantation with adjacent ponds and mature trees
🗓️ 10 Feb 2026 • 🕚 11:00am
📍 Knockshann, Macroom, Cork, P12 YH01
Type: Recently planted emergent woodland with scrub & open habitats
Host Farmer: Denis Lucey
🗓️ 12 Mar 2026 • 🕚 11:00am
Find all dates and details of our upcoming Biodiversity and Wellness Walks in one place.
Discover practical tools, real stories, and expert guides to help you make biodiversity a priority on your land. All resources are free to download and share.
Your complete reference to Ireland’s woodland habitats, species, and forestry practices that support nature.
Explore how Brian Nicholson (Kilkenny) and Fintan Rice (Tipperary) are showcasing the biodiversity value of their farm woodlands. These profiles provide a simple, farmer-friendly overview of habitats, wildlife, and management practices, highlighting how trees and woodlands contribute to nature on working farms.
Plan your year with biodiversity in mind. Seasonal actions, key dates, and steps to improve habitats and protect wildlife
