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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

That the CEO investigate whether funds can be applied for under the Forests on Public Lands Scheme in respect of the open space between Tandy's Lane and Woodview Heights, including under the planting elements of the scheme, the 'Derelict Site' grant for clearing debris, and the forest playground elements and recreational facilities elements, and the time frame for making such an application and what will be involved, and that he make a statement on the matter.

REPORT:

The Forest on Public Lands scheme is an initiative by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Forestry Programme 2023-2027.  There are 12 types of grants available under this programme which are targeted to specific types of forests.  The grant for Forests on Public Lands “is to encourage Public Bodies to establish new native forest on suitable land under their ownership and control”.  The open space between Tandy's Lane and Woodview Heights would not be considered a suitable location to establish a forest.  The area is currently managed as an open space.  Provision has been made in the 2024 Public Realm Improvement Works Programme to plant trees and bulbs at this location.