Tralee business helps plant more than 400 trees to improve town’s biodiversity

MEMBERS of the ViClarity team – a Tralee-based business – were out in force last week as they helped plant of more than 400 indigenous Hawthorn trees on the grounds of the Holy Family Primary School at Balloonagh.

The initiative, the company said this week, was part of their corporate social-responsibility initiative, and they added that they were delighted to have helped to contribute, in a small way, to helping improve the biodiversity of the town.

By introducing these Hawthorn trees to the area, the company said that they are both actively nurturing biodiversity and fostering environmental resilience. These trees, they said, will serve as vital habitats for local wildlife, offering shelter, food, and breeding grounds for various species.

Tralee Tidy Towns Chairperson Brendan O’Brien expressed his delight at having ViClarity’s help this week.

“We were delighted to have the support of ViClarity today on this important project, helping the school community to take climate and biodiversity action simultaneously with the planting of a native Hawthorn hedge. We were delighted to collaborate with Holy Family Primary School, ViClarity, Trees on the Land, who donated the trees; and Green and Growing landscaping, who provided the mulch for the trees,” he said.

ViClarity’s CEO, Ogie Sheehy, also added: “I am delighted that the ViClarity team was able to give back to the local community this morning by helping plant Hawthorn trees in Tralee. This greatly helps with the biodiversity of the local area and the sustainability of our environment, underpinning our commitment to our CSR values at ViClarity.”

Through initiatives like this, the company said they strive to leave a lasting, positive impact on both the natural world and the communities that they serve.