The local authority of South Dublin County Council has proclaimed that a compact forest, known as a “mini woodland”, is to be established at Dodder Valley Park. This announcement comes to light following the appalling act of vandalism carried out by miscreants, which led to the destruction of approximately 75 trees and young plants in the recreational area the previous month.
In partnership with numerous local community factions, park patrons and sports groups, the borough council aims to initiate the plantation at the month’s end. They shall prepare the earth by adding cardboard and mulch, which paves the way for the saplings. The council then hopes to plant an impressive tally of over 3,000 trees in the park come autumn.
The authorities illustrate mini woodlands as urban setting, compact, swiftly expanding forests consisting solely of native species. The council affirmed in a statement that offering a triumphant response to the recent merciless tree slashing act in Dodder Valley Park, they plan to plant 40 tiny trees for each one destroyed, as a part of this new growth.
This nascent woodland, to be located in proximity to the M50, will join the fight against global warming. It will additionally aid in curtailing dust particles from the nearby freeway.
Residents expressed their shock and confusion the previous month when damage equivalent to €30,000 occurred in the park. A total of 25 majorly mature cherry blossoms were hacked down along with 50 young saplings of various species were devastated in the onslaught.
The ruinous act occurred on a single night stretching across Dodder Greenway from the Cherryfield car park. The police were alerted shortly after the incident. This damage adds to a growing list of similar attacks, with approximately eight trees being brought down at the opposite end of the park in an event that took place in April 2023.