Plant a Chestnut (Castanea sativa) in one of our Irish forests and help grow woodlands rich in beauty, resilience, and biodiversity. Known for its stately crown, striking white or pink blossoms in spring, and glossy brown nuts in autumn, the Chestnut is a beloved tree of Ireland’s parks and forests. With a lifespan of up to 300 years, it provides food for wildlife, nectar for pollinators, and shelter within its spreading canopy. By planting a Chestnut, you are restoring woodland habitats, supporting biodiversity, and creating a lasting gift for future generations.
By planting a Chestnut, you are directly supporting Ireland’s woodland restoration efforts:
• Enhancing biodiversity by providing food and shelter for wildlife.
• Supporting pollinators with nectar-rich spring blossoms.
• Feeding birds, squirrels, and woodland animals with autumn nuts.
• Restoring Ireland’s fragile ecosystems with a keystone woodland species.
• Strengthening climate resilience by increasing native tree cover.
• Food Source for Wildlife – Nuts sustain birds, squirrels, and mammals throughout autumn and winter.
• Pollinator Friendly – Flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and insects in spring.
• Shelter & Nesting – Its broad canopy and branches create habitats for countless woodland creatures.
• Carbon Storage – Captures and stores carbon dioxide, contributing to climate action.
• Soil Enrichment – Leaf litter supports healthy soils and nutrient cycling.
• Cultural Value – Historically treasured for timber, the Chestnut carries Ireland’s traditions into the future.
• Longevity – Living for up to 300 years, Chestnuts offer centuries of ecological benefits.
The Chestnut is a symbol of abundance and resilience. Its blossoms nourish pollinators, its nuts feed wildlife, and its canopy offers shade and shelter for countless creatures. By planting a Chestnut, you are giving back to the land in the most generous way—creating space, food, and protection for ecosystems that will thrive for centuries.
• Botanical Name: Castanea sativa
• Irish Tree Name: Crann Caisteann
• Lifespan: 200–300 years
• Type: Deciduous broadleaf
• Native to: Southern Europe, widely naturalised in Ireland
• Wildlife Benefits: Nuts feed birds and mammals, flowers support pollinators, canopy shelters woodland species
• Cultural Significance: Treasured for timber and as a symbol of abundance and resilience
Chestnuts can live for 200–300 years, offering centuries of ecological and cultural value.
Chestnuts provide nectar for pollinators in spring, nuts for birds and mammals in autumn, and year-round shelter within their leafy canopy.
Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) was introduced centuries ago but has become naturalised and beloved in Irish woodlands and parks.
Yes. Each Chestnut comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting a Chestnut is a meaningful gift, symbolising abundance and resilience. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Chestnut will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, carefully chosen for biodiversity 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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