A Tree in Ireland
For millions of Americans with Irish roots, Ireland is more than a place on a map — it’s a feeling. A story. A connection that lives in family names, traditions, and memories passed down through generations.
But there’s another story unfolding in Ireland right now, one that many people don’t realise:
Ireland has lost more than 95% of its native forests.
Once covered in ancient oak, birch, hazel, rowan, Scots pine and willow, the island is now one of the most deforested countries in Europe.
Today, a remarkable restoration effort is underway — and you can be part of it, no matter where you live in the world.
Through Cloudforests, you can plant a native Irish tree on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reconnect with your heritage, and help rebuild the forests your ancestors once walked.
🇮🇪 A Chance to Reconnect With Ireland in a Living, Lasting Way
Many Irish Americans travel to Ireland searching for the places their great-grandparents lived, worked, and dreamed. Planting a tree through Cloudforests offers something even deeper:
🌱 A permanent, growing connection to the land.
Your tree becomes part of a protected native woodland along the Wild Atlantic Way — one of the most breathtaking coastlines on Earth.
🌳 A tribute to your Irish ancestors.
Each tree is a living memorial that honours your family’s story and roots.
🇮🇪 A way to give something back to Ireland.
By restoring native forests, you help rebuild ecosystems lost over centuries of deforestation, agriculture, and industrial change.
This is not symbolic. Cloudforests plants real native trees in carefully chosen locations, where they can thrive for generations.
🌿 Why Native Irish Trees Matter — Ecologically and Culturally
Ireland’s native trees aren’t just beautiful — they are the backbone of the island’s natural and cultural heritage.
Ecological Importance
Native Irish trees:
Support hundreds of species of birds, insects and mammals
Create wildlife corridors across fragmented landscapes
Improve soil structure and water quality
Absorb and store carbon long-term
Protect coastlines from erosion and flooding
A single Irish oak can support over 300 types of wildlife.
Cultural Importance
Trees are woven into Ireland’s identity:
The ancient Brehon Laws protected “noble trees” like oak, ash and yew
The Ogham alphabet was built around tree names
Irish mythology is filled with sacred trees, magical rowans and hazels of wisdom
Many Irish placenames — Adare (“Ford of the Oak Grove”), Kylemore (“Great Wood”) — come from ancient forests
When you plant a native Irish tree, you’re not just restoring nature — you’re helping restore culture.
🌬️ The Wild Atlantic Way: The Perfect Home for Your Irish Tree
Cloudforests plants exclusively along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, an iconic coastline known for its rugged cliffs, dramatic landscapes, and Atlantic rainforests.
These new forests:
Stabilise delicate coastal ecosystems
Provide wind-resilience and flood protection
Expand Ireland’s Atlantic Temperate Rainforest network
Create beautiful, protected natural spaces for future generations
Your tree becomes part of this once-in-a-lifetime restoration project.
🌲 How Americans Can Plant a Tree in Ireland Through Cloudforests
Cloudforests makes it incredibly easy for people anywhere in the world to participate.
✅ Buy a Native Irish Tree
Your tree is planted in a Cloudforests site and becomes part of a protected woodland.
Ideal for anyone wanting to reconnect with Ireland meaningfully.
🎁 Gift a Tree in Ireland
Perfect for:
Family members
Birthdays
Memorials
Anniversaries
Irish-themed gifts
A tree planted in Ireland is a powerful and emotional gift for anyone proud of their heritage.
🌱 Join a Planting Day (Optional Visit)
If you ever visit Ireland, you can coordinate to attend a planting day — an unforgettable cultural and ecological experience.
🌎 Your Tree Helps Ireland — and the Planet
Planting a native Irish tree with Cloudforests has real, measurable environmental benefits:
Long-term carbon storage
Habitat creation for endangered species
Cleaner water and healthier soil
Reduced flooding and erosion
Restoration of Ireland’s ancient woodland systems
Every tree is a step toward rebuilding the forests that defined Ireland’s landscape for thousands of years.
💚 Leave a Living Legacy in Ireland
For many Irish Americans, planting a tree through Cloudforests becomes one of the most meaningful gestures they’ll ever make toward their heritage.
Your tree will:
Grow for decades or even centuries
Provide habitat, shelter and oxygen
Stand as a tribute to your family’s Irish story
Become a living symbol of hope, renewal, and connection
This is your chance to put down new roots in the old country — roots that will outlive you.
🌲 Plant Your Irish Tree Today
If you're ready to reconnect with Ireland in the most authentic, tangible way, now is your moment.
👉 Plant a native Irish tree with Cloudforests
👉 Create a living link to your heritage
👉 Help restore Ireland’s forests for future generations
Your family’s story started in Ireland.
Now you can help write the next chapter — one tree at a time. 🌱🇮🇪
