Forest Open Day
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The Forest Service, in conjunction with the Royal Forestry Society, is holding an open day on Saturday 2 September 2006.
The forest open day will begin at Lisbane, Co Down at 10.30 am and conclude at 4.30 pm at Belvoir Park Forest. The open day aims to show people how they can establish their own woodland by visiting a privately owned wood on the outskirts of Lisbane, followed by a visit to Belvoir Park Forest to appreciate the complexities of managing a well used public forest.
The Lisbane woodland offers visitors the chance to see a developing woodland comprising of a mixture of species and to learn how the woodland was established and to discuss its future management plans. The visit is by permission of Dr John Donaldson and will be led by Jim Sutherland, Forest Service, Private Woodlands, Branch Head.
John Watson, District Forest Officer will be leading on the tour of Belvoir Park Forest. During a walking tour John Watson will talk about the complexities of managing this unique urban forest and the way in which local people contribute to forest planning through a consultation process. Belvoir Forest attracts 360000 members of the public each year and is an integral part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park.
Forest Officer, John Watson encouraged people to attend the forest open day. He said: “This is an excellent opportunity to meet a wide range of people interested in woodlands and learn about some of the issues involved. During the day we will explore issues about growing and managing your own woodland and involving local people with forest plans.
This event is free. Visitors are requested to bring a packed lunch and ensure appropriate footwear and clothing is worn. For further information, and to highlight any special needs, please phone 028 9076 5391
Notes to Editors
Meet: 10:30am in Lisbane, which is located on the A22 between Comber and Killinchy.
(The woodland will be signposted from the main road.)
End: Belvoir Park Forest 4:30pm
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