Octagon Getting A Makeover

Winter Is Here by Riona Baldwin

atest press release from the Wicklow Mountains National Park gang, issued on Saturday, October 22nd 2022…

Wicklow Mountains National Park wish to advise of partial closure of woodland areas at Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve between Monday 24th October to Saturday 31st December.

The closures are to facilitate works of two conservation projects that will be running concurrently.

The first project is the removal of cherry laurel from the oak woodland.

It will involve the movement of vehicles through the woodland, felling of laurel timbers and the use of wood chippers. The purpose of this project is to restore the woodland. Removing this invasive species will in time, allow native trees to reseed, woodland flora to recover.

Lime washing… 13FEB23 Loraine O’Toole

The second project is for Conservation Works to the Octagon. This will involve the repair of damage, wear and tear to the structure, lime washing and erection of guide rails. The purpose of this project is to halt further deterioration to the building.

The site closure is a necessary precaution to ensure the safety of both workers and visitors.

Closed areas will be identifiable by signs and red and white tape.

Wicklow Mountains National Park have asked that members of the public do not enter closed areas during these works.