Alexion partners with Hometree to restore Ireland’s Atlantic rainforests
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, teams up with environmental charity Hometree to restore Atlantic rainforests in Ireland, investing €90k to support reforestation and biodiversity efforts in Connemara, Co. Galway
Print18 September 2024
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has announced a partnership with environmental charity Hometree to accelerate the regeneration of Atlantic rainforests in Ireland.
The initiative, launched at Hometree’s site in Avoca, includes a €90k investment from Alexion aimed at reintroducing rainforest ecosystems across 18 acres of agricultural land in the Maam Valley, Connemara, Co. Galway.
Once covering 80% of Ireland, natural forests have been drastically reduced due to agriculture, fuel, and timber demands, leaving less than 1% of ancient woodland cover remaining.
This project will help restore the globally significant Atlantic rainforest ecosystem.
Within five years, early signs of woodland regeneration are expected, with peatlands, heath, and species-rich grasslands being restored.
After 15 years, the landscape is predicted to reflect its original state, marked by an abundance of mosses, liverworts, and ferns. The returning rainforest will create habitats for native wildlife such as pine martens, wood mice, and tree creepers.
This partnership aligns with Alexion’s sustainability strategy and supports AstraZeneca’s broader AZ Forest initiative to plant 200 million trees globally by 2030.
It will also engage Alexion’s Irish workforce in environmental stewardship through educational and volunteer opportunities.
Shane Doyle, senior vice president, Alexion, said: “Whilst we don’t commonly associate Ireland with rainforests, they are a vital part of our heritage, and restoring these ecosystems is essential for the well-being of both present and future generations.”
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