Causeway Coast & Glens councillor calls for oak saplings to be given to Borough's bereaved families
A Causeway Coast and Glens councillor is proposing that bereaved families in the Borough be given an oak sapling as a gesture of “comfort and renewal at a time of loss”
DUP councillor Dawn Huggins has tabled a notice of motion, seconded by party colleague Cllr John McAuley, which will be debated by the Council’s Environmental Services Committee on Tuesday, January 13.
The notice of motion reads: “That this Council agrees to provide an oak sapling to all bereaved families when they collect a death certificate.
"This gesture will serve as a symbol of comfort and renewal at a time of loss, showing compassion and humility from the Council.
"It will also support our environmental and climate strategy by encouraging tree planting and biodiversity across our Borough.”
Oaks reach maturity at around 40 years old, by which time many will be producing acorns. When trees reach 150-300 years old, they are usually classed as veteran trees.