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Derry Port gets 200 native
trees
15.05.07
Derry Port's Lisahally
site is getting a whole lot greener thanks to a
Moville man.
Peter White has organised the planting of 200 native
trees along the perimeter of the site, where he
works as environmental officer. |
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"The tree planting is
part of efforts to enhance wildlife and promote
biodiversity in the area," says Peter.
"The new trees will also create a natural barrier on
the perimeter which improves the look of the area.
By planting trees we can help to improve our local
environment and provide food and shelter for the
wildlife that we all enjoy seeing," |
he adds. The tree
planting was carried out by Ivan Black of
Conservation Volunteers NI, who actively support and
encourage communities, businesses and enterprises to
engage in initiatives to protect the environment.
The indigenous species being planted on the port
land include holly, wild roses and birch.The
initiative is part of a wider scheme to improve the
area around the port for the benefit of
biodiversity.
The port joined forces last year with St. Oliver
Plunkett's Primary School for National Tree Week to
plant native trees and shrubs.
Future plans include the planting of more indigenous
trees and herb species along with provision for a
dry stone wall within the area already designated as
a wildlife preserve. |
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