2,000 FREE trees for schools connects education with the built environment

Glennon Brothers has been announced as sponsor of National Tree Day 2025, the annual initiative from the Tree Council of Ireland. Primary schools across the country are invited to claim one of 2,000 free Scots Pine (Latin name: Pinus Sylvestris, Irish name: An Giúis) saplings to plant with pupils on Thursday, 2nd October 2025.

This year’s theme ‘Building a better future’ connects classroom learning with real-world forestry and the built environment, highlighting how sustainably grown, Irish-sourced timber supports modern methods of construction, reduces embodied carbon, and stores carbon for the lifespan of a building and beyond.

Pat Glennon, Joint Managing Director, Glennon Brothers, said:
‘As a family business rooted in Irish forestry, we’re proud to partner with the Tree Council of Ireland for National Tree Day. Our message is simple, Irish timber for Irish homes, from forest to front door. For every tree harvested, new trees are planted to keep forests healthy and productive. We want young people to see how sustainable Irish forestry underpins the homes and communities we build.’

Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director, Glennon Brothers, added:
‘Timber has a pivotal role in Ireland’s housing delivery and decarbonisation journey, particularly where homegrown timber is specified. Using locally grown timber stores carbon in the built environment and reduces reliance on imported materials. National Tree Day is a great way to bring that story to life for the next generation while strengthening understanding of responsible forestry.’

Cormac Downey, President, Tree Council of Ireland, commented:
‘National Tree Day gives children, teachers, and families a hands-on way to learn about trees and biodiversity. With the support of Glennon Brothers, schools nationwide can access free saplings and ready-to-use classroom resources that turn learning into meaningful climate action.’

Schools can claim one of 2,000 free Scots Pine saplings now at treeday.ie, where they will also find curriculum-friendly lesson plans, nature activities, and facts about Scots Pine.

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE