Ireland’s Native Trees - EPISODE 9 ALDER

Ireland’s Native Trees is a series of short movies funded by the Creative Ireland Programme. Different trees have been selected and a short film created focusing on each individual tree species. In each movie, we explore how to identify the tree, what role the tree plays in supporting biodiversity and what the tree does for us - eco-system services. The movie’s are for anyone with an interest in Ireland’s native trees to learn how to identify them and on their importance in the Irish landscape. The movie is shot by Charlie Joe Gallagher in the wonderful Glenveagh National Park and narrated by Aengus Kennedy of NatureNorthWest. This episode explores Alder.

[@MrDarrenbell09]

What a great series! Very well put together. More of this please! Maybe native wild edibles?

[@AllLifeIsTravesty]

This man's voice is so soothing I just wanna follow him around and listen to him talk about trees all day.

[@alexcrockett5665]

I agree I can in full honestly say it even gives David Attenboroughs voice a run for it's money

[@nunosantos485]

Right😁

[@radharcanna]

Iontach maith ar fad. This is a fantastic and beautiful series.

[@johnoriordan2469]

Brilliant series. Very well done Donegal CC. Really comprehensive description covering the propagation, characteristics, utility and uses. Just what I needed, many thanks to Aengus Kennedy.

[@raindogxx]

Thanks for putting together this excellent series.

[@marleypumpkin4917]

I planted my second Alder sapling this year today. Thanks for telling me they like lots of water. Lovely tree.

[@1258-Eckhart]

The alder cones can be used to disinfect things. Place them into a muslin bag and make an infusion. Into the rich brown water you can place dishcloths etc. to be ridden of germs.

[@daviddoran1682]

Savage stuff. A beautiful tree.

[@davetubervid]

Fantastic video.

[@sleepsoft]

Beautiful film. Alder cones make a wonderful ink.

[@rayofoghlu]

Lovely stuff. I knew I recognised those dulcet tones!

[@wayoutwest-workshopstuff6299]

Yes, one of our favourites trees : - )