New site in Waterford

The Native Woodland Trust are delighted to announce the acquisition of a new site near Waterford City. 

The Native Woodland Trust, in cooperation with Waterford City council, has announced ambitious plans to plant a new community woodland on the banks of the River Suir.
The 7.5 acre site will soon be home to thousands of native trees, all grown from seeds collected within Waterford. Plans are well advanced to enlist groups of volunteers to plant the trees over the next several years and provide Waterford City with a unique amenity. Included within the new woodland will be a walking trail, linking to trails along the Suir Valley Railway line.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the local groups and individuals to get involved in a tangible conservation project which delivers a real asset to the community” says the Trust’s Linda Lawlor.  “We are looking forward to the day when members of the public and schoolchildren will plant the first of thousands of trees.  We hope that both local people and visitors will join us to create a new native woodland that everyone can be proud of”.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Waterford City Council to enhance both the protection of wildlife and the general environment for its citizens. “
“We welcome this development at Gracedieu and are happy to work with the Native Woodland Trust on this project”, said Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Pat Hayes. “ The development of this native woodland compliments the work that is being carried out at Waterford Nature Park in Kilbarry, which is due to open in April.”

The new site can be found on Google Maps here.

The Trust's Padraic MacAodha addressing Waterford City Council, and Mayor Pat Hayes, about our plans for the site.

Some more detail about the site can be found here.