Freedom Forest (Delgany)

In Feb 2023, EcoSikh Ireland joined Reforest Nation to plant 10,000 trees in Europe’s largest Miyawaki-inspired forest in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe.

The forest is planted in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, using techniques developed by Japanese scientist Prof. Miyawaki, and has the potential to resemble a 100-year-old forest in just 10 years. The forest, named “The Guru Nanak Freedom Forest”  brought over 200 members from the local Irish, and Sikh communities, and Ukrainian refugees together to plant 10k trees of 17 native tree species to encourage biodiversity. 

Tree Species list:

Irish oak, English oak, Scots pine, Alder, Cherry, Rowan, Whitethorn, Blackthorn, Silver birch, Downy birch, Hazel, Spindle, Crab apple, Scarlett Willow, Eared willow, Grey willow.

EcoSikh Ireland – Event Timeline

📅 Sat 18 Feb 2023 (year 1) – Freedom Forest Tree Plantation (Greystones) — Planting over 10,000 native trees to grow Europe’s largest Miyawaki-style forest.

📅 Sat 9 Mar 2024 (year 2) — Freedom Forest Week 1 tree-planting kick-off near Sugar Loaf Mountain, Co. Wicklow.

📅 Sat 16 Mar 2024 (year 2) – Freedom Forest Week 2 continuing forest growth.

📅 Sat 23 Mar 2024 (year 2)– Freedom Forest Week 3 third planting session.

📅 Sat 7 Sep 2024 (year 2)– Freedom Forest Viewing Day — Volunteers invited back to see the growing forest.

📅 Sat 8 Feb 2025 – (year 3) Freedom Forest New Planting Session — Additional planting to expand the project.

📅 Sat 20 Sep 2025 (year 3) – Freedom Forest Walk & Wander — Guided visit of the expanding forest.

📅 Sat 21 Mar 2026 (year 4) - NEW EVENT. Sign up here!