The Buckthorn Stops Here

Nope, that’s not it…

atest press release from Wicklow County Council, issued on Monday, November 4th 2024…

Wicklow County Council is inviting interested individuals to register for a volunteer work event taking place in Brittas Bay on Saturday, 9th November, 10am to 1pm.

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The event will involve the cutting pack and removal of Sea Buckthorn (an invasive species) from the dune system as part of the Council’s ongoing conservation programme to enhance dune biodiversity and stability.

The work will focus on controlling the spread of young growth and most of the cutting will be undertaken using loppers. Equipment, gloves and full instruction will be provided on the day.

Sea Buckthorn is a thorny shrub and work will be on uneven ground therefore old work clothes and sturdy footwear are recommended.

Anybody interested in participating is asked to register by email here.

The meeting point is South Beach Car Park, Brittas Bay, at 10am on Saturday 9th November.