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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor H. Farrell

That this Council requests the Manager to explore the feasibility of a future collaborative environmental project in the Lucan area involving local schools and the Council's Biodiversity Officer, aimed at the seasonal collection of native tree seeds—such as oak, birch, and others—from Lucan Demesne. The initiative could support biodiversity goals through local propagation and planting as school projects, while also serving as an educational opportunity for young people to engage with nature, conservation, and the heritage of the demesne."

REPORT:

The Public Realm Park Rangers service is already actively engaged into the delivery of talks and nature walks for interested schools in the area.  The proposal as set out in the motion would fit well into the type of programme that is already in place.  Should local schools wish to develop this proposal they should be encouraged to contact the Public Realm Section where a member of staff can arrange for link up between the teacher and the Park Ranger Service.