Woodland windfall will be ‘tree-mendous’ for The Glens

The Glens of Antrim are set for a facelift thanks to funding of almost £25,000 from the NGO Challenge Fund.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jan 2015, 17:30 BST
Artist Shiro Masuyama shows is art piece to PJ McAvoy (Chairman Dunclug Partnership), Colum Best (Project Manager Dunclug Partnership), David Gilliliand (Arts Council) and Roslyn Lowry (Arts and Events Development Officer). INBT03-216ACArtist Shiro Masuyama shows is art piece to PJ McAvoy (Chairman Dunclug Partnership), Colum Best (Project Manager Dunclug Partnership), David Gilliliand (Arts Council) and Roslyn Lowry (Arts and Events Development Officer). INBT03-216AC
Artist Shiro Masuyama shows is art piece to PJ McAvoy (Chairman Dunclug Partnership), Colum Best (Project Manager Dunclug Partnership), David Gilliliand (Arts Council) and Roslyn Lowry (Arts and Events Development Officer). INBT03-216AC

A refreshing new project, delivered by the Heart of the Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme, Glens Red Squirrel Group and the Woodland Trust, aims to bring much-needed woodland to the area.

With the help of farmers, landowners and community groups, the targets are to plant 10 hectares of new native woodland and to create and restore up to 2.5 miles of hedgerows.

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There are 1,000 trees for gardens too. Locals currently have the opportunity to claim up to four free saplings for planting in their garden this March.

The project brings a ray of hope for the Glens’ special wild inhabitants, not least the endangered red

squirrel. The creation of vital new habitats and sustainable food sources – with favourites such as Scots pine and hazel– will provide a boost to this vulnerable species.

To apply for your free tree(s), contact Laura at Heart of the Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme on 2075 2100; [email protected]

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