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06 Sept 2025

Tree-mendous! New forest to be planted in Kilkenny

12-hectare haven of native Irish trees - oak, birch and holly

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Reporter:

Sian Moloughney

17 Jan 2025 3:49 PM

Email:

sian.moloughney@kilkennypeople.ie

Guaranteed Irish are delighted to partner with The Nature Trust to create the first Guaranteed Irish Forest, a 12-hectare haven of native Irish trees located near the scenic village of Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny.
Developed in partnership with The Nature Trust, this initiative represents a powerful commitment to biodiversity, climate action, and community well-being. 
The inaugural tree planting event will feature saplings of iconic Irish native species such as oak, birch, and holly. Over time, this initiative will transform the area into a thriving biodiverse woodland, providing an essential habitat for Ireland’s native birds, animals, and plant species. The forest will also be open to the public, serving as a tranquil space for education, relaxation, and connecting with nature. 
The Nature Trust, a not-for-profit organisation backed by Coillte and Forestry Partners, is spearheading the project’s execution. Their mission to plant open-access woodlands and restore Ireland’s natural habitats aligns seamlessly with Guaranteed Irish’s vision.
In collaboration with local forestry companies, The Nature Trust will plant and nurture the forest, ensuring its growth into a thriving woodland.  
Clemence Jamet, Sustainability Manager at Guaranteed Irish, expressed her excitement about the project, stating:  “Guaranteed Irish is thrilled to mark this important milestone today in our dedication to Ireland’s communities and their local environment. Along with the support of our participating Guaranteed Irish members, we are proud to establish this legacy project. The Guaranteed Irish Forest is one initiative within our sustainability strategy that encourages our members to support biodiversity and climate action, benefitting our environment and creating social impact in our local communities.” 
Ciaran Fallon, Managing Director of The Nature Trust, commented: "The Nature Trust is very pleased to welcome Guaranteed Irish members to The Nature Trust site today to experience in person the work that their funding supports. Our aim is to create new native woodlands at scale in Ireland, and now with Guaranteed Irish's support this new native woodland near Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny is being planted for the benefit of future generations. We look forward to continued engagement with Guaranteed Irish that contributes to carbon sequestration, creation of new natural habitats for wildlife, and new woodlands for the benefit of the local community."
This project is a cornerstone of Guaranteed Irish’s sustainability strategy, and is being helped by Guaranteed Irish Construction members, who are supporting the forest’s establishment and maintenance over the next three years as part of their own sustainability journeys. 

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