Waters of LIFE Riverside Tree Planting in Wicklow

Waters of LIFE Programme Participant Training: 

Riverside Tree Planting in the Avonmore Sub-Catchment

A training event on riverside tree planting is being held for Waters of LIFE programme participants in the Avonmore sub-catchment on Sunday November 8^th.

Tree planting is a funded supporting action of the Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme pilot. Waters of LIFE Catchment Scientist Mark Desmond will lead the event and be available to speak to farmers about their programme involvement.

The event is supported by ReWild Wicklow – a community organisation working to protect and improve local habitats. ReWild Wicklow will supply locally sourced trees.

Waters of LIFE programme participants who attend receive a €156 payment for their time and active participation in this training event. You do not need river frontage on your farm to be eligible for attendance or payment.

Participants will learn the following:

• Best practise for native tree establishment along Wicklow rivers
• How tree planting supports water quality and habitat improvement
• How tree planting as a programme action improve habitat payments for farmers
• How Waters of LIFE and ReWild Wicklow can support local action

Waters of LIFE Riverside Tree-Planting

Supports and incentives for planting native trees along riverside in Wicklow.

Date: Sunday November 8^th 2026

Time: 11:00 to 1pm

Location: Farm between Annamoe and Raheen, Co. Wicklow

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ijw5EUx9cX3X5fd7A

This is an outdoor event that includes walking on uneven ground. Participants should dress accordingly.

Parking on site is extremely limited. Please car pool where possible.

Attendance is strictly limited so registration in advance is required.