Environmental groups say it 'is a rare opportunity to protect and enhance one of Ireland's oldest nature reserves'
The Irish government has been urged to buy a plot of land in Wicklow that could double the size of a rare and ancient oak wood. Environment al groups say it "is a rare opportunity to protect and enhance one of Ireland's oldest nature reserves" - the Glen of the Downs.
The 197 acres at Kindlestown Road, Delgany, Co Wicklow is described as a mixture of grassland and forestry, mainly of mature coniferous species. It is 3km from Greystones and 15km south of Bray and previously had planning permission for a golf course. We understand the asking price is €6.5 million. Old oak woodlands are an extremely rare habitat in Ireland today.
Part of the forest was felled over 25 years years ago despite a three-year campaign that saw people living among the trees in a bid to save them amid plans to widen the N11. The scheme was changed slightly following court action.
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