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Why it's time to bring back Ireland's rainforests

27 Feb 2026
Only 2% of Ireland is covered by native woodlands, far below the European average. Photo: Getty Images

Analysis: The idea of restoring temperate rainforests in northwest Europe requires thinking in practical terms about of the possible forests of the future. By Markus Eichhorn and Katerina Chernyuk, School of BEES/Sustainability Institute UCC

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