Hi-tech trees to be installed in Cork city to help filter air

Moss walls will filter air and collate pollution data from strategic sites across the city

The moss wall device which is to be installed at locations across Cork city. Picture: GreenCitySolutions Living Tree

Several hi-tech ‘city tree’ devices are to be installed in Cork city as part of a 'greening the city' pilot project.

Up to four of the moss walls, or living walls as they are sometimes called, will be placed at strategic sites for several months.