Several stands of non-native 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.
Conifer plantations, mostly of Scots pine, surround the Visitor Centre and Glenveagh Castle.
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.
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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