Carbon Offset In Ireland Measured
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Carbon Offset In Ireland Measured

Fintan Riordan, owner of Cork Christmas Trees has been growing trees for over 30 years and is a member of the Carbon Credit Group in Ireland. We are publishing current up-to-date figures for how carbon offset is calculated. With over 360 acres of forestry and over 30 acres of Christmas trees, our growing methods are…

How Irish Forestry & Carbon Play Major Role Today
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How Irish Forestry & Carbon Play Major Role Today

Ireland has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in Europe at just 11 percent, yet it has one of the highest rates of plantation forestry across the bloc. In terms of carbon footprint, forestry is one of the essential tools in determining the fight against climate change. Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are…

Real Or Artificial Christmas Trees? – Which Benefits The Environment
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Real or Artificial Christmas Trees? – Which Benefits The Environment

Setting up an embellished Christmas tree is one of the major aspects of Xmas. But a real environmental concern has been prevailing for quite a while now. People seem to be worried about taking down the “real” trees just to set them up for Christmas. According to Wikipedia, around 50 million Christmas trees are sold…

Shropshire Sheep – Everything You Need To Know
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Shropshire Sheep – Everything You Need To Know

Our world has made the transition into healthier alternatives. One such example is the desire to cut back on harmful pesticides that are used as a form of weed control. As our country (and the world itself) moves toward more sustainability, the rise in Shropshire sheep has become more popular.  Below, we take a look…