Cloontabonniv Agroforest, Co. Clare has been operating since 2012, and has undergone extensive restoration on its 11 hectares. Guided by agroforestry and conservation principles, diverse habitats have been established through tree planting, beginning with a 5-acre native woodland in 2013.

Subsequent plantings have focused on creating groves, shelterbelts, and hedgerows, incorporating specimen trees to form linear woodlands and wildlife corridors that connect various habitats across the farm.

In addition to native species, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs have been integrated into the landscape. Currently, over 40 distinct tree species are grown. Adhering to a philosophy of on-farm diversity, the farm has a small herd of cattle, a flock of sheep, poultry, bees, and occasionally pigs. Through their farming and forestry practices, Cloontabonniv Agroforest is dedicated to addressing biodiversity loss and habitat fragmentation.

This guided walk presents an opportunity to observe firsthand the ecological restoration efforts and habitat creation at Cloontabonniv Farm. 

Sponsored by:
Brightwind, a renewable energy consultancy committed to making a positive impact on biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, through their 1% for nature program.

Join award-winning farmer, Ailbhe Gerrard, on a guided walk through Brookfield Farm, Co. Tipperary, a diverse ecosystem supported by sustainable farming practices. As a beekeeper and educator in sustainable farming with a special interest in woodland grazing and agroforestry, Ailbhe will share her insights while exploring the farm's vibrant wildflower meadows, rich organic grasslands and native trees.

Brookfield Farm is committed to regenerative agriculture, which focuses on rejuvenating soil, water and regional biodiversity. These practices provide habitat for wildlife, including kestrels and badgers. Learn about biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, and take in breathtaking views as you skirt the unspoiled Lough Derg lakeshore and climb gentle slopes. The farm's diverse operations include tillage crops, beekeeping, and an organically certified sheep enterprise, as well as agri-environmental measures to enhance biodiversity.

Sponsored by:
Brightwind, a renewable energy consultancy committed to making a positive impact on biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, through their 1% for nature program.