Redeveloped forest park shows Coillte’s aim to grow public access

THE redeveloped Guagán Barra Forest Park in Co Cork was launched yesterday by Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Éamon Ó Cuív.

Coillte developed the site during 2007 and 2008, with the upgrading of the present trails and the addition of new trails and facilities under the Forest Recreation Infrastructure Programme.

Part of the National Development Plan, the Forest Recreation Infrastructure Programme is designed to increase public access to Coillte lands. It is funded by Fáilte Ireland, the Forest Service and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, under the NeighbourWood Scheme.