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Rooted in Ireland is an oak planting project in Drumconwell, which is just outside Armagh city in Ireland. The tree site is set on 9 acres of beautiful, lush farmland, overlooking the picturesque and hugely historic Cathedral City. It is reputedly the same ground that King Conwell once strode upon, and indeed, there are the remains of an old ring fort, and a mass rock, in close proximity. This is an area of Ireland steeped in history, both ancient and modern. It has been the spiritual capital of Ireland for 1500 years. It is the historical center of St Patrick’s congregation, and the burial place of Brian Boru. It has been an educational center since that time, which is why it is known as the city of saints and scholars. The history of the area is fascinating, reflecting 6,500 years of activity. People first arrived here in 4,500BC and have been arriving ever since, attracted partly by the wealth of visitor attractions including Cathedrals, museums, County Parks, National Trust properties, modern theaters, and a great range of restaurants, bars, and music venues. There is one thing however that is sadly lacking on the landscape, and that is trees. Ireland as a whole is now the most treeless land in Europe, with County Armagh being one of the worst affected, and this is where the Rooted in Ireland story begins.

The three directors of Rooted in Ireland, Patrick Nugent, Anne-Marie Nugent, and Peter Slevin had spent hours discussing setting up a business that was wholesome and beneficial to the environment, while also being unique to the area. Inspired by an article in an Australian newspaper about a similar project in Sydney, they set to work clearing and preparing the land, mapping out the planting paths, and finally, planting the oak trees themselves. There are currently 1700 trees planted, with another 2000 trees planned for the end of October. When the trees are in, they are then offered for sale to interested parties, who receive a certificate of ownership, and a frame ready photograph of their tree. A plaque is attached to the tree, bearing the inscription of the purchaser’s choice, the date, and the name of the person who the tree is dedicated to. So far, most of the purchases have come from people in the United States, the most notable of whom is an Upstate New York Mayor, Mr. Jim Sottile. In August, two of Rooted in Ireland’s directors were invited to have a stall at the Federation of Genealogical Societies annual convention in Boston, Massachusetts. The response to the project was outstanding, with all the promotional material gone in a matter of hours. The website (www.rootedinireland.com) has seen a huge increase in traffic since August, and people have been purchasing trees to give as wedding presents, christening presents, etc. Some have been bought in memory of grandparents and relatives who arrived in the United States from Ireland.

The directors have big plans for the project, and intend to ultimately plant 10,000 trees in total. The site will be developed as more trees are purchased, and will include a visitor centre in the style of a famine cottage, a viewing platform, and various decorative features in keeping with the surrounding countryside. The project is currently being considered for funding by various grant bodies including the EU peace fund, and will become an integral part of a visitor’s experience when they arrive in Armagh. The directors have been heartened at the help, encouragement, and support that has been given to them by people from all walks of life. It seems that everyone can see the benefit of the Rooted in Ireland ethos, and this is perhaps summed up by the following Greek proverb: ” A society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they will never sit in”.

Being British we all have a love affair with the old oak tree. An oak tree can be defined by a very old saying that goes “from little acorns grow mighty oak trees” and this is very true. The oak tree is renowned for its solidness and strength which is why we love to lay oak flooring. The grain and texture of oak makes it a beautiful wood to work with and you will often find it is a favourite amongst cabinetmakers and carpenters alike. Of course as with anything oak changes as it ages. It becomes darker and almost seems like a different wood altogether. There are also many different varieties of oak that range from across the world so you will always be able to find a colour you like.

Oak flooring comes in a whole variety of options and finishes. Real Oak Floors has 18 different styles of oak flooring ranging from the most traditional unfinished oak floor to the American lacquered oak floor. You can buy wide planks or slim planks, lacquered planks or un-finished planks. In fact you can buy any oak floor design you can think of! You can even buy engineered oak flooring which gives you a whole range of finishes including smoked or brushed.

The big question when it comes to oak floors is the finish. Some people like to leave their oak floors to breathe and become a part of the room by leaving them unvarnished or without polish. This can have a stunning affect on the room, especially if you have a lot of wooden furniture in there but it can also cause a lot of heartache when it comes to maintenance. Unfinished floors are harder to keep clean and will scuff, dent and even absorb stains more than their lacquered contenders. Lacquered oak flooring on the other hand is easy to maintain, keep clean and copes well in heavy traffic areas such as the hallway. You can also choose from oiled or no oiled. This will make the wood look darker but will also make it last longer. After all there is no point in having a beautiful brushed oak floor when it won’t last forever.

So if you are looking for some oak flooring that is affordable yet stylish then why not have a browse at the different oak floor collections now? With so many different choices you will be surprised what gorgeous flooring you can get for your money.

A tree is a living thing which has leaves, branches, a trunk that is wooden and roots. Some trees have fruits or flowers and are tall in height.

Trees are classified according to their features and characteristics. They can be classified as green and non green depending on the leaves. Some trees have leaves that are ever green while others are green and dry up in some seasons. Here is a list of different types of trees.

Deciduous trees: this one looses its green colour at a certain time in season. They include; black oak and cherry, plane tree, pawpaw among others.

Evergreen trees: where its leaves are always green despite the climatic condition of the season. They include; pine, cedar and the spruce trees.

A conifer tree: which leaves are needle like and are evergreen but bear cones. The examples are; bald cypress, pine, spruce and cedar. They have been in existence for more than 290 million years and are grown all over the world. They lead in producing renewable resources.

Flowering trees: produce flowers which create a pleasing scenery from the different colours of flowers. They include; pawpaw, cheery, mimosa tree among others.

Oak trees: are hard wood trees and have clustered flowers. They are mostly identified by the fruit they bear called acorn. They grow in wet or high low lands on mountain slopes. The flowers grow during spring shedding big quantities of pollen to the wind.

Christmas tress: originates from as early as the 17th century. It is believed that they were discovered by Martin Luther as he was walking in the forest. also in England, in 1841 Prince Albert gave queen Victoria a Christmas tree as a gift which later spread all over the world. They add beauty to the season since people add lots of decorations around them.

Ash trees: consist of seventy different types of species and are mostly valued for timber and appear in early spring. They produce single fruits called samaras and have long petals and produce sweet gum. Scientists have failed to get a permanent solution to a disease that kills the trees in a period of ten years.

Big trees: are those that grow up to a height of forty feet and provide shelter or protection. They include; sweet gum, oak among others.

Willow trees: grow in moist areas like river banks and grow very fast. Their leaves provide food for wild animals while others are used in making ornaments. Its wood is also used for different purposes. They have male and female flowers which lack sepals and petals.

Shade trees: are commonly known to provide shade and protection from direct sunlight. They have big leaves and many branches that are close to each other which enable the trees provide a good shade.

Olive trees: are known for their sweet fruits and wood. They have white flowers and have a small green fruit that turns blue or purple when ripe. However before the fruit can be eaten it is recommended that it is prepared well because it contains acid. The fruit is also used as a fat since oil is extracted from it.

So whatever the type of tree you choose to plant, you should look at the climate that will favour it according to its characteristics.