Name: The Secret World of Trees
Released: 2015-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Manchán Magan

The Secret World of Trees

TV Show · Documentary

Ireland is one of the best places in the world to grow trees, and this visually rich journey reminds us of how beautiful and precious Ireland's forests are. An exploration into the many uses of trees, their central role in our history and more.

2015 · 24m

Starring Manchán Magan

Director Luke McManus

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The story of how the Scots pine became scarce throughout most of the United Kingdom; the plan to use Scotland's Caledonian Forest to reintroduce the tree to Ireland is also detailed.

24m
EPISODE 2

The Birch, the Aspen, and the Elm

Manchán Magan visits GlenVeagh county, Donegal to look at the native birch tree; while there, he discovers a rarity: the elm trees in this part of Ireland are disease free.

24m
EPISODE 3

The Sessile Oak, the Arbutus, and the Alder

Manchán Magan visits Killarney, an Irish town whose lake shores play home to some of the most beautiful trees in existence; one of the most impressive is the native sessile oak, found in a forest called "Ullans".

24m
EPISODE 4

Yew Tree

A look at the yew tree and the folklore and symbolism surrounding it; often being associated with eternity and the afterlife, the yew tree is commonly found among graveyards.

25m
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Manchán Magan takes a look at one of our most noble trees, the pedunculate oak, which is a type of oak normally found in the Irish lowlands.

25m
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Manchán Magan examines two fruit-bearing trees that are native to Ireland, the hazel and the crab apple, as well as autumn traditions like Halloween.

24m

Manchán Magan

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Luke McManus

Director
Bríd Seoighe

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