Council hits back at accusations of 'destroying habitats' as trees felled on Cork greenway

UCC expert raises concern that the local authority's greenway plan appears to involve reducing biodiversity

Clearing of trees and undergrowth is underway on the Greenway from the Marina to Rochestown, Co Cork. Contractors are clearing trees along the route. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork City Council has defended itself against accusations it is “destroying” habitats and biodiversity along the route of the Passage West Railway Greenway.

It has come under fire over the number of trees that have been chopped down along the route.