Council urged to reconsider Merlin Woods felling plans
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Local environmental groups are urging Galway City Council to reconsider plans to clearfell mature standing conifers in Merlin Park Woods next month.
The proposed works follow damage caused by Storm Éowyn in January 2025, with an arborist assessing some trees as posing a potential safety risk.
However, the assessment includes plans to remove undamaged mature conifers, prompting concerns about their ecological importance and the impact on local wildlife -particularly the local red squirrel population.
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