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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

QUESTION NO.7

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Can the Chief Executive outline how many trees were planted in the Lucan area during 2025 and what tree planting programmes are planned for 2026? In addition can a breakdown of locations be provided along with details of any other biodiversity or environmental projects planned for the Lucan area.

REPLY:

915 trees were planted in the ACM area in 2025 as part of South Dublin County Councils tree planting programme.  Approximately 50 trees were planted in the ACM area in Spring 2026.  A further 151 trees were planted in Lucan as part of the Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway.

The winter 2026/spring 2027 tree planting programme is currently being planned and will be presented to the members in Q4.

In relation to biodiversity and environmental projects two mini woodlands are planned for the ACM area in 2026.  The locations have to be confirmed but when complete, these will add to the existing mini woodlands in Mill Lane and Griffeen Valley Park. 

In addition to the above the Public Realm Section manages approximately 31 hectares of natural meadows in the LEA. The meadow management programme is designed to maximise habitats and food sources for pollinators and is delivered in line with both the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and the Council’s own Pollinator Plan. The programme is developed in consultation with the Councils Heritage Officer and the National Biodiversity Data Centre to ensure it follows best ecological practice.

Long flowering meadows are located in Willsbrook Park, Hermitage Park, Waterstown Park, Lucan Demesne, Collinstown Park, Ballyowen Park, Griffeen Valley Park, Mount Andrew Park, Tandy’s Lane Park, Ardeevin, Cherbury, Larkfield and Westbury.