Local Roots CLG

Local Roots Company Limited by Guarantee operates as a community-focused organisation dedicated to developing and promoting locally owned woodlands and hedgerows. Based in County Kerry, the company aims to enhance biodiversity and sustainability through the collection, propagation, and supply of certified Irish provenance trees. The business provides practical support for community-powered woodland creation, encouraging local action to address environmental challenges.

The company collects healthy local seeds, including acorns, sloes, birch seed, hazel nuts, and pine cones, from hedgerows and woodlands in Kerry. Volunteers assist with sorting, planting, and weeding as part of the propagation process. Local Roots plans to donate ten thousand local trees to community projects annually from 2026 onwards. The organisation also maintains a one-hectare demonstration site in Cromane, established under the Government’s Native Tree Area Scheme, to share knowledge about grant applications and costs.

In addition to tree supply, the company runs educational initiatives such as Acorn Quest. This programme partners with national schools to help students grow native oak trees. Local Roots hosts monthly community days to engage volunteers and provide tea and coffee. The business serves schools, community groups, and individuals interested in sustainable forestry and local environmental stewardship.