This must be one of the smallest Small Woodland Grant Schemes we have ever been involved with. Sitting at a whopping 0.26 ha, the landowner, Niall, bought the land to create his very own native woodland. As a frequent flyer, he wanted to give back, create a legacy for himself and his family, and enjoy the biodiversity and wildlife that …
Lenamore Woodland is a very special project, created with the help of Aviva and Ulster Wildlife Trust, successfully funded by the Forest Service Forest Expansion Scheme, and planted by IndiWoods in winter 2026, to extend an ancient oak woodland and create an Atlantic rainforest with public access. Almost 30,000 native Irish trees were planted across a 16 ha site on …
National Tree Week traditionally marks the start of another exciting planting season across Northern Ireland. As always, IndiWoods is buzzing behind the scenes as the first trees are lifted in preparation for planting. The IndiWoods team are preparing tree orders, finalising woodland designs, and supporting landowners with grant offers, who are ready to create new woodlands on their land. With …
Beechgrove Doggy Wood: A Natural Paradise in Banbridge Nestled on the outskirts of Banbridge, Co Down, Beechgrove Doggy Wood is a stunning new woodland. It superbly blends nature, recreation, and sustainability. Established in 2022, this incredible 12-hectare site was planted to complement the thriving Doggy Fun Park next door. With native trees, rolling hills, and a riverside walk, it’s a …
Our 34-year-old daughter Becky died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2023, sending shock waves through our family. One of the things we decided to do was plant trees in her memory. We own a 2.5-acre field in Tyrone, on the banks of the Burn Dennett River, which was previously grazed land. We decided to establish a woodland there. We wanted it …
The DAERA Farming with Nature Scheme has launched an exciting opportunity to reintroduce trees and hedges to farmland across Northern Ireland. In particular, at IndiWoods, trees and hedgerows are essential for a healthy, thriving farm. They serve as windbreaks, pollution filters, water managers, pollinator havens, and biodiversity corridors. Therefore, this new scheme is an excellent chance for farmers to get …
National Tree Week 2024 annually marks the beginning of the planting season. Behind the scenes, IndiWoods is preparing tree orders, mapping out woodland designs, and preparing for the months ahead. From this, we will be fortunate to create more beautiful native woodlands throughout Northern Ireland. Increasing our woodland cover has never been more critical throughout Northern Ireland. We already have …
Indiwoods are celebrating National Tree Week – the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. It marks the start of the tree planting season when millions of trees are planted. As the days get colder and shorter, our trees become dormant. They are ready to be picked by the nurseries and dispatched throughout the country to create new woodlands. IndiWoods will be …
The Forest Expansion Scheme has been instrumental in the creation of new woodlands in Northern Ireland since its launch in 2015. It has offered up to 100% grant funding to establish woodlands. It offers farmers an annual income for 10 years on land which has been in agricultural activity, in addition to Single Farm Payments. Over 1,100,000 native Irish trees …
Carolyn Trimble, Director of Northern Ireland’s IndiWoods Ltd, has over twenty-five years of experience in forestry and woodland management. Indiwoods specialises in securing funding for farmers and landowners who wish to plant native woodland on their land. Originally from the North of England, Carolyn moved to Northern Ireland eighteen years ago, bringing IndiWoods with her. She has planted millions of …