When you plant an Alder, you’re directly improving Ireland’s biodiversity and resilience:
• Supporting wetland and riparian ecosystems.
• Providing habitats for birds, insects, and aquatic wildlife.
• Improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
• Helping stabilise riverbanks and prevent erosion.
• Capturing carbon and supplying oxygen for future generations.
• Wetland Support – Thrives in damp soil, strengthening ecosystems where other trees struggle.
• Nitrogen Fixation – Naturally enriches the soil, enabling surrounding plants and trees to flourish.
• Erosion Control – Deep roots stabilise riverbanks and prevent soil loss.
• Biodiversity Shelter – Offers food and habitats for birds, insects, and amphibians.
• Carbon Capture – Locks away carbon while producing oxygen.
• Cultural Symbolism – Revered in folklore as a protector of waterways.
• Ecosystem Balance – Bridges land and water, creating stronger, healthier environments.
The Alder thrives where few others can, standing strong at the edge of rivers and wetlands. By fixing nitrogen and improving soil fertility, it gives more to the forest than it takes, creating harmony in delicate ecosystems. Planting an Alder is a gift of balance and renewal, strengthening Ireland’s natural landscapes for generations.
• Botanical Name: Alnus glutinosa
• Irish Tree Name: Fearnóg
• Lifespan: 60–100 years
• Type: Deciduous broadleaf
• Native to: Ireland & Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Supports wetland biodiversity, habitats for birds and insects, stabilises waterways
• Cultural Significance: Symbol of strength and balance where water meets land
Alder trees typically live for 60–100 years, supporting wetland habitats throughout their lifetime.
Alders thrive in damp soil, stabilise riverbanks, and enrich surrounding land through nitrogen fixation, making them essential for wetland ecosystems.
Alder trees provide habitats for insects, birds, and aquatic life. Their roots protect waterways while their leaves and seeds feed and shelter wildlife.
Yes. Each Alder comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting an Alder is a meaningful gift symbolising strength, balance, and renewal. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Alder will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, chosen for biodiversity, wetland support, and long-term woodland health.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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