The Orchard Pocket Forest

The Orchard Pocket Forest in Stamullen is a thriving, small-scale woodland designed to enhance biodiversity and reconnect fragmented green spaces. By planting native Irish trees, shrubs, and ground flora, we’re creating a natural refuge for pollinators, birds, and small mammals.

What’s Growing Here?

This 120m² pocket forest features carefully selected native species:

• Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
• Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)
• Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)
• Ramsons, Wood Anemone, Primrose, and Bluebells
• Wild Strawberry and Lords-and-Ladies

This initiative aligns with Stamullen’s Biodiversity Action Plan—an effort to restore natural ecosystems.

Why Pocket Forests Matter

These small, densely planted woodlands serve as:

• Vital wildlife corridors for pollinators and birds
• Carbon sinks that help absorb emissions
• Natural spaces for community engagement and outdoor learning

Community-Led Action

Funded and planted by volunteers from The Orchard, this pocket forest is part of a broader effort alongside our wildflower meadow and hedgerow restoration.

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Let’s restore nature—one pocket forest at a time.