Native woodland to spring to life on National Tree Week

A bid to create a native woodland in Clonakilty springs into action this weekend when 2,000 trees will be planted by up to 100 volunteers on grounds near Gullane Lake, donated by Cork County Council.

The idea originated from the Branch Out scheme — which connects local residents to a common cause as part of National Tree Week.

Paul Cullen, one of the project founders said: “The town has so much going for it, beautiful countryside, breathtaking beaches, amazing people, but no woods.