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Several stands of non-native conifer trees are being removed from Glenveagh this month as part of the park’s native woodland strategy.
The strategy aims to gradually transform non-native woodlands to natives, particularly in the wooded areas around the visitor centre and car parks which have high levels of non-native conifers present.
They are being felled to be replaced by native tree species grown in the newly developed Glenveagh tree nursery. According to the strategy, when the nursery is at full capacity it will produce up to 17,000 – 20,000 trees in production per annum.
Provision has already been made in Glenveagh for conserving the genotype of the rare native Scots pine from Co. Clare.
Visitors to Glenveagh have been advised to expect to see changes this month.
A notice said: “Please note, it is important that the trees are felled before the beginning of the bird breeding season on March 1st and we apologise for any inconvenience this causes.”
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