More trees planted than removed in Cork city this year

A gap in the roadside line of trees on Centre Park Road, Cork. Trees were removed in recent months. Picture: Larry Cummins

Up to 1,000 trees are to be planted in Cork city over the next five years thanks to the business representative group, Cork Chamber.

Details of the Chamber's tree sponsorship initiative emerged as Cork City Council released figures which show that more trees have been planted in the city this year than have been removed.