Just a random oak tree!
Waterford Branch
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Rare Waterford Native Tree's Homecoming
Did you know that there is a rare type of oak that is native to Waterford? The Fennessy's Oak was first grown in Fennessy's Nursery in the town land of Grange in the 1820s.
National Tree Week
National Tree Week
March 1st to March 7th 2009
It’s the time of the year again with Springtime on the horizon, that we think again about the leaves appearing on the trees, flowers blooming in the gardens and parks of Co. Waterford and the National Trees Council’s National Tree Week in association with Waterford County Council..
This year, Waterford County Council have been fortunate enough to receive an allocation of Trees for distribution to Schools, Community Groups and Residents Associations. As per previous years, a selection of species will be available including ash, rowan, common beech, copper beech, hazel, common birch and pedunculate oak
Trees are recognised as one of the essential parts of our environment for the role they play in cleaning air, preventing the build-up of greenhouse gases, providing renewable energy and materials for building, furniture and all the wooden items that form part of our everyday life, including the paper we read. Trees also play an essential role in providing habitats for thousands of plants and animals and are important for soil stabilisation. They are also a major contributor to our economy. This year the National Trees Council want to emphasize the role of trees in our culture whether in art, literature, poetry, history, legends, etc… the National Trees Council are compiling a guide of all the events taking place all over the country. The guide will be distributed to all primary schools and our members and will be available from sponsor outlets, O2 and Coillte. It will also be posted on their website, www.treecouncil.ie.
As supplies will be limited, Waterford Co. Co. will do its best to get as many trees to as many groups as possible. However, please be aware that you need to contact Kevin Moynihan at the details below to register your groups’ interest in receiving trees. Act now to avoid disappointment.
In his role as Waterford County Council’s Environment Education & Awareness Officer, Kevin Moynihan can offer advice of a practical nature in relation to Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Litter/Waste and any other general Environment queries that you may have. Do not hesitate to contact him on the numbers and details below.
For further information please contact Kevin Moynihan, Environment Education & Awareness Officer on 058 22040 or email kmoynihan@waterfordcoco.ie alternatively contact The Environment Section, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Email: environmentinfo@waterfordcoco.ie Web: www.waterfordcoco.ie
March 1st to March 7th 2009
It’s the time of the year again with Springtime on the horizon, that we think again about the leaves appearing on the trees, flowers blooming in the gardens and parks of Co. Waterford and the National Trees Council’s National Tree Week in association with Waterford County Council..
This year, Waterford County Council have been fortunate enough to receive an allocation of Trees for distribution to Schools, Community Groups and Residents Associations. As per previous years, a selection of species will be available including ash, rowan, common beech, copper beech, hazel, common birch and pedunculate oak
Trees are recognised as one of the essential parts of our environment for the role they play in cleaning air, preventing the build-up of greenhouse gases, providing renewable energy and materials for building, furniture and all the wooden items that form part of our everyday life, including the paper we read. Trees also play an essential role in providing habitats for thousands of plants and animals and are important for soil stabilisation. They are also a major contributor to our economy. This year the National Trees Council want to emphasize the role of trees in our culture whether in art, literature, poetry, history, legends, etc… the National Trees Council are compiling a guide of all the events taking place all over the country. The guide will be distributed to all primary schools and our members and will be available from sponsor outlets, O2 and Coillte. It will also be posted on their website, www.treecouncil.ie.
As supplies will be limited, Waterford Co. Co. will do its best to get as many trees to as many groups as possible. However, please be aware that you need to contact Kevin Moynihan at the details below to register your groups’ interest in receiving trees. Act now to avoid disappointment.
In his role as Waterford County Council’s Environment Education & Awareness Officer, Kevin Moynihan can offer advice of a practical nature in relation to Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Litter/Waste and any other general Environment queries that you may have. Do not hesitate to contact him on the numbers and details below.
For further information please contact Kevin Moynihan, Environment Education & Awareness Officer on 058 22040 or email kmoynihan@waterfordcoco.ie alternatively contact The Environment Section, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Email: environmentinfo@waterfordcoco.ie Web: www.waterfordcoco.ie
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Garrarus Resort Clears First Hurdle!
Waterford News and Star devotes page 3 not to skimpily clad girls but to the news that:
€150 million golf resort clears first planning hurdle. On the same page,
Residents believe plan is screen for housing.
P12 of the Munster Express also leads with
Council grants permission for Garrarus resort.
For more information check out the website of Garrarus & District Concerned Residents (GDCR).
Cheekpoint Outing, 22nd February
The IWT February event will take place on the 22nd February at Cheekpoint/Faithlegg. The meeting place is at Faithlegg National School at 2.30pm. The walk will be led by Ray McGrath and will be approximately 2 hours. It will take in the seashore, woods, and SAC.
This is an easy walk and the event is family friendly.
Please note that the above map is not the actual route but just an idea of the area.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Clams, Mussels and Whelks
Clams, mussels and whelks are part of the Life in a Shell exhibition at Ardkeen Library during January and February. it outlines the biodiversity of sea shells, their evolution, habitats and identifies key points such as natural heritage and conservation.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Knockaderry Outing 25/01/09
The Irish Wildlife Trust invite you to join them on a walk at Knockaderry Reservoir on Sunday, January 25th.
Meet at the reservoir at 2pm or carpool from Woodies carpark , Waterford at 1.30pm.
The walk is about 5km along roads and so is easily accessible. It borders the lake in a few places, affording a good view of the wild birds, so bring your binoculars.
Knockaderry Reservoir can be reached from the N25 - from city, turn left at the Sweep towards Dunhill and follow the signs - Reservoir is about 2 km from the Sweep.
Meet at the reservoir at 2pm or carpool from Woodies carpark , Waterford at 1.30pm.
The walk is about 5km along roads and so is easily accessible. It borders the lake in a few places, affording a good view of the wild birds, so bring your binoculars.
Knockaderry Reservoir can be reached from the N25 - from city, turn left at the Sweep towards Dunhill and follow the signs - Reservoir is about 2 km from the Sweep.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
An Bord Pleanala comes in for criticism
Tramore planning decision criticised (p16, WN+S); Planning Watchdog pulls plug on local development (p13, WN + S); Strong Criticim levelled at An Bord Pleanala (p2, ME). This just a sample in the newspapers for the week of the 9th December.
Ferrybank Residents complain over Unfinished Boundaries (p3, ME)...now that sounds familiar. How can be developers be forced to do what they said they would do?
The Kings Channel Habitat is well explained by Joe in his Views from the Brasscock (p7 ME). This is the second of two parts. Click on this link. For the first part, click here.
Kilkenny County Council have developed their mapping systems. Click on their Homepage and then go to maps. The layers include: OS mapping of different scales, administrative boundaries, planning applications, environment data, groundwater protection scheme, sanitary data, heritage, roads and infrastructure.
Ferrybank Residents complain over Unfinished Boundaries (p3, ME)...now that sounds familiar. How can be developers be forced to do what they said they would do?
The Kings Channel Habitat is well explained by Joe in his Views from the Brasscock (p7 ME). This is the second of two parts. Click on this link. For the first part, click here.
Kilkenny County Council have developed their mapping systems. Click on their Homepage and then go to maps. The layers include: OS mapping of different scales, administrative boundaries, planning applications, environment data, groundwater protection scheme, sanitary data, heritage, roads and infrastructure.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)