Sharing trees, growing together

Free Irish trees

Across the island, we’ve been sharing native trees with communities far and wide. Nearly 250,000 have taken root, making this Ireland’s biggest tree giveaway yet!

It’s not charity, it’s community

We give trees freely. Because it’s the right thing to do

Restoring nature should be easy — and for everyone. That’s why we give away native Irish trees, free. In the face of climate and biodiversity loss, planting trees is one of the simplest, most hopeful things we can do. We want you to be part of it.

If this matters to you, become a Rewilding Member. You’ll fund new forests and biodiversity projects across Ireland — and be part of a growing community making real change.

Or gift a tree for someone you care about — for birthdays, weddings, new babies, goodbyes, or just because. It’s a meaningful way to honour life’s moments and let them live on in the wild.

We give freely — so more people can give back.

Who’s this for?

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People with a Garden

Even a small space can help — we’ll match you with trees that love where you live.

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Farmers and landowners

Bring life back to field edges, forgotten corners, or anywhere nature can take root.

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Schools & local initiatives

Grow outdoor spaces where people come to learn, connect, and care for the wild.

Trees being shared

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Hands planting hope

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Life taking root

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Trees being shared ✿ Hands planting hope ✿ Life taking root ✿

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We bring the trees, you bring the heart

What you’ll get

Everything you need to plant, connect, and be part of something that lasts

✓ A bundle of native Irish trees — Irish-grown where possible, with species like oak, rowan, hazel, and cherry, matched to suit your space.

✓ Spring collection invitation — come pick them up when the season’s right and the ground is ready.

✓ Simple planting advice — no jargon, just easy steps to give your trees the best start.

✓ A community WhatsApp group — share your planting journey and connect with others across Ireland.

✓ An invite to see rewilding in action — join us for a forest day and see what it’s all part of.

Simple and easy

How it works

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Apply online and hear back in winter — we’ll review your application and let you know if you’re in.

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Collect your trees in spring — we’ll invite you to pick them up when planting season begins.

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Share photos and track their growth each season — so we can follow their journey and celebrate with you.

  • Essential requirement

    You must be willing to share seasonal photos — either you or the person receiving the trees must be happy to send us a few photos each season. It helps us track growth, celebrate your impact, and show the generosity behind this project in action.

    Priority & support

    Supporters always get priority — If you’re a Rewilding Member, tree gifteror you’ve helped pass on the free trees to someone else, you’ll go to the top of the list. We want to prioritise people who are part of building this with us.

    Distributors get extra preference — This year, we’ll be looking for local partners to help us get trees to more places. If you’re open to receiving a bundle and helping others collect from your home, let us know in your application. You’ll make a huge impact — and receive increased priority when trees are being allocated.

    Planning your Project

    No minimum request — big or small, if your planting is thoughtful, we’re interested.

    Lots of planting options — hedgerows, shelterbelts, conventional woodland spacing, or compact Miyawaki-style microforests — we’ll help you choose what fits your space.

    Looking Ahead

    We’re on a mission to plant 10 million trees by 2030 — so don’t be shy about asking for what your space can hold. Big ideas are welcome here.

Someone made this possible for you

Help fund free trees for the next person

Money doesn’t grow on trees — but yours can help someone else plant one

The trees we’re giving you didn’t appear out of nowhere — someone else helped make it happen. A small act of care, passed from one person to the next. That’s what keeps this project growing.

You’re always welcome to apply for free trees. But if you’re able to pass a few forward, we’ll make sure you’re given priority when trees are being allocated — because generosity should be recognised, and this works best when we all look out for each other.

There’s no set amount. Just give what feels right. Every tree passed on helps someone else plant, and keeps this circle of care alive.

No pressure — every bit helps, and any amount is welcome

Every €50 helps fund a full bag of 50 native Irish trees for someone ready to plant. That’s new hedgerows, tiny forests, and wild corners coming back to life — because of you.

3% Cover the Fee

This contribution counts as a purchase, not a donation — we’ll use it to buy and give away native trees to communities across Ireland. 

Let’s get some trees to you

Apply for free trees

Free trees are limited — so we prioritise those who help the movement grow. Thanks for being part of it.

Answers to common questions

FAQ’s

  • If you’ve got land in Ireland and a clear plan for planting native trees, you’re eligible to apply. We give priority to those already involved — like Rewilding Members or people who’ve helped fund trees for others — but everyone’s welcome to apply.

  • We source all trees from trusted Irish nurseries, prioritising local provenance wherever possible. That means your trees are suited to Irish soil, climate, and ecosystems — stronger roots, better biodiversity, and a higher chance of thriving.

  • You’re welcome to share your preferences, and we’ll do our best to match them — but we can’t guarantee exact species. We typically provide a healthy mix of native trees like oak, rowan, hazel, wild cherry, and others that suit your location. The more trees you’re planting, the more diverse your mix is likely to be.

  • They’re truly free — no hidden costs, no strings. These trees are funded by people who want to make rewilding easy and accessible. You’re not buying them — you’re receiving them thanks to someone who already has.

  • We review all applications in autumn and will get back to you in winter if your application has been selected. If you’re approved, you’ll be invited to collect your trees in spring — just in time for planting season.

  • You’ll be invited to join our WhatsApp group, where people share photos and track their trees through the seasons. You’ll also have the chance to visit one of our forests and see the bigger picture you’re part of.