Coillte record massive drop in footfall in forests since government restrictions came into effect

The number of people visiting Coillte forests in Dublin has fallen by 78%.
Coillte record massive drop in footfall in forests since government restrictions came into effect
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Some of Coillte's forests throughout the country have recorded a 99% drop in footfall since restrictions on movement, casued by the outbreak of coronavirus, were introduced by the government.

Portumna Forest Park in Galway, the Devil's Glen in Wicklow and Ards Forest Park in Donegal experienced the sharp declines.

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