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The Teagasc forestry development department and the Department of Agriculture have extended the closing date for the Trees in our Lives forest photo competition.
The competition, open to all ages of non-professional photographers and photo enthusiasts, will be open until 5pm on Friday 22 August 2025.
Trees in our Lives is a tree-themed competition that was launched by Teagasc and the Department on 19 May, focusing on some of the key tangible benefits from trees and forests in our lives and the world around us.
Prizes, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, will be awarded for the winner and runner-up in each theme and in two age categories - adult and junior.
The prizes are €300 for each theme winner in the adult category and €150 for each theme winner in the junior category.
A further prize of €300 (adult category) and €150 (junior category) will be awarded to the overall winners. Runner-up prizes are €100 (adult) and €50 (junior).
Themes
Trees and water: in this theme, images are welcomed that capture and reflect the beauty of trees and water in combination. Not only is this a beautiful match, but the right trees in the right places can also have a tremendous practical effect on improving aquatic habitats.
Trees on the farm: the second theme applies to images from all aspects of trees on the farm - how forests and trees can complement other farming activities and enhance the overall landscape, how trees provide shelter from wind and sun for farm animals and crops, how overall farm sustainability is enhanced by suitably planted trees.
Trees and biodiversity: the third theme invites participants to capture images of the wealth of animal and plant life in and around forests and associated with trees. As well as captivating tree species, forest habitats can sustain a vast range of birds, insects, fungi as well as flowering and fruit-bearing plants.
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