The Orchard Biodiversity Project
The Orchard estate in Stamullen is blooming with biodiversity thanks to two community-led initiatives: a native wildflower meadow and a thriving pocket forest.
Wildflower Meadow
Volunteers prepared the ground and sowed a diverse mix of native Irish wildflowers sourced from wildflowers.ie. Species include:
- Birdsfoot Trefoil, Red Clover, Ragged Robin
- Devil’s-bit Scabious, Ox-Eye Daisy, Yellow Rattle
- Meadow Buttercup, Cornflower, Wild Carrot
Pocket Forest
120m² of native woodland species were planted, including Blackthorn, Spindle, Ramsons, and Bluebells. This layered habitat supports pollinators, birds, and small mammals.
Explore more about wildflower meadows