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Carbon offsets explained..... Living in our modern world means we sometimes can’t avoid emitting Carbon Dioxide (CO2), but in these instances it is often suggested you buy carbon offsets to reduce the impact of these activities on the climate. These impacts are referred to as your 'carbon footprint'. When you offset your CO2 the equivalent amount of CO2 is reduced through a variety of projects from tree planting to renewable energy in the third world. Taking positive action in this way feels great, and allows us to continue our regular activities with a clear conscience.   Our Project: First and foremost the Boghill Woodland Project is MUCH more than your typical carbon offsetting project. We are specifically planting native trees, which as well as improving air quality also create a much-needed woodland habitat for local wildlife.   This focus on native wildlife conservation means our project is doubly beneficial! Our trees: Our trees are lovingly grown from seed in our poly tunnel. All of our trees are native to this part of Ireland.The landscape of the Burren was rolling forests until the spread of agriculture led to deforestation. However, this has created a unique landscape of stunningly surreal slabs of limestone escarpment. This protected ecosystem is world-renowned and is a popular tourist destination in County Clare. In recent years over 16% of County Clare has been covered with commercial pine plantations. (Twice the national average.) These trees, although fast growing and great short-term absorbers of carbon, are not native and so are not beneficial to indigenous wildlife.   Get involved! If you wish to help to establish a scarcely-found native habitat benefiting local biodiversity, then there are a few ways to get involved..... You can donate trees individually. Click below to go to our purchase page and specify how many trees you wish to donate. The price is €3 per tree.   If you'd like to offset your carbon for a flight to Boghill or for any other activities click on the link below and use our zoned map... Prices start from just €5 !   If you know already how much you'd like to donate then click here to go direct to the  So what are native trees?  Native tree species have colonised the landscape of a particular area since the last ice age (50, 000 years ago). These trees have survived where others failed because they are better adapted to the local soil and climatic conditions. Native trees in Ireland are widely accepted as being mainly broadleaved, deciduous species, such as oak, rowan and birch. Native trees are best equipped to support indigenous wildlife. Oak, Willow and Birch all support over 200 native insect species, compared to 19 on non-native Larch. For example an oak tree in Ireland can support around 290 different species of plants, mosses and lichens, animals, birds and insects for food and shelter. For more on native trees visit our information page.

 

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