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Ulster Wildlife, Backed by £38M Aviva, Starts 100-Year Rainforest Restoration

5/25/2026

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Ulster Wildlife began a 100-year rainforest restoration by planting 30,000 native trees at Lenamore Wood in February-March 2026.
Aviva pledged roughly £38 million to fund the Lenamore restoration effort.
Rosemary Mulholland, Head of Nature Recovery, will monitor the site with photography and surveys of birds, butterflies, moths and bats.
A car park and walking trail are planned so visitors can see the forest as it grows.

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Story summary

Ulster Wildlife began a 100-year rainforest restoration by planting 30,000 native trees at Lenamore Wood in February-March 2026.
Aviva pledged roughly £38 million to fund the Lenamore restoration effort.
Rosemary Mulholland, Head of Nature Recovery, will monitor the site with photography and surveys of birds, butterflies, moths and bats.
A car park and walking trail are planned so visitors can see the forest as it grows.