Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership aims to plant 27,000 trees by 2027, enhancing biodiversity and offsetting carbon emissions
Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP) has announced its support for the planting of 4,000 native Irish woodland trees in Crecora, County Limerick, this month.
LEDP has stated its intention to plant 27,000 trees in Limerick by 2027, with the potential to offset over 4,000 tonnes of carbon emissions across the next 100 years while also supporting biodiversity. This action is a direct response to the company’s pledge to follow the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of its strategic plan.
To date, LEDP has initiated the planting of over 18,000 trees, including Pedunculate Oak, Scots Pine, and White Thorn. The trees planted will help absorb CO₂, provide habitats for wildlife, and contribute to the restoration of local ecosystems.
Niall O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of LEDP, said: “We believe that taking proactive steps to protect the environment is not just a responsibility, but an opportunity to make a lasting difference. By planting trees, we are not only neutralising our carbon footprint but also giving back to the planet that sustains us. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices.”
LEDP is supporting the planting programme through the Department of Agriculture’s Woodland Environment Fund (WEF), with planting locations identified by LEDP’s partner, SWS Forestry Services.
This project forms part of LEDP’s wider sustainability efforts, including the elimination of fossil fuel use and a shift to energy-efficient LED technology.
With the UN warning of accelerating biodiversity loss, LEDP’s tree planting initiative is a timely and tangible step toward supporting local ecosystems and addressing global environmental challenges.