Pocket Forest Activity Grangegorman - Part one - Winter Soil preparation

TU Dublin Green-Campus

TU Dublin welcomes all to join us on our Grangegorman campus for a series of tree planting events.

TU Dublin Grangegorman campus - behind Glasmanogue Building

TU Dublin welcomes students, staff, and members of the community to join us at the back of the Glasmanogue Building on our Grangegorman campus for a series of tree planting events with Pocket Forests. The first activity in the series will take place on Tuesday 17 October as part of <a href="https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/about-the-university/sustainability/about/news-and-events/climate-action-week-2023.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Action Week 2023. </a>Pocket Forests will demonstrate the initial stage for any successful pocket-size tree/woodland planting: autumn ground preparation. This is an ideal demonstration for anyone looking to establish trees within a small space.What is entailed during the event: Those joining this initial event will learn how to assess a site as suitable for planting, soil and species suitability and preparation of ground to ensure establishment, health growth and longevity of trees when planted.The activity will take place in an area of sturdy terrain will an accessible path leading to the site. Waterproof shoes and warm clothing is advised - we aim to make this activity as accessible as possible for all attendees lots of hands make light work and tasks can include the loading of mulch to the site, digging and marking the ground, the arranging of cardboard for laying, and the labelling and marking of tree whips for planting. Many of the learning outcomes around site planning will be covered early in the activity but participants can drop in at any stage of the event to get involved - we want students and staff to be able to work around class times.W﻿here to meet:We will meet at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/WVMbCwyUVss7RUFs5" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>green site between back of the Glasmanogue Building and basketball court, in Grangegorman.Supporting SDG 15 Life on Land: the aim of <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal15" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)15 </a> is to 'Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. This series of hedgerow planting activities supports SDG 15, as well as complimenting targets outlined in <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal11" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities,</a> and <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal13" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SDG 13 Climate Actio</a> Stage 2 (February 2024) - Planting phaseIn this planting phase, the focus will be on the plants - all native tree species. Those joining the event will learn how to plant correctly alongside management of bare roots from nursery delivery through the planting process which will focus on ensuring establishment of plants, health, growth and longevity.Ideally planting will take place in early/mid February - order plants now for delivery in spring. There is a significant demand on native species and supply late in the season might be short.