Louth County Council to begin relocation of Memorial Trees at Ardee Railway Lands

Louth County Council will begin the relocation of memorial trees at Ardee Railway Lands in the coming weeks it has announced. 

The planned works will see 122 memorial trees relocated to a newly designated memorial woodland within the site. 

Louth County Council said the upgrades closely align with the Ardee 2040 Regeneration Vision, and will include the enhancement and improvement of almost 1.1km of path through the Railway Lands, from O'Carroll Street to the N33.

The council said the planned works will enhance the long-term ecological health of the Railway Lands, while preserving the sentimental value of the trees planted by families in memory of loved ones. 

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They said the existing locations of many of the tree present long-term challenges, including shallow rooting, vulnerability to disease, and poor suitability for waterlogged soils. 

There will also be additional native species supplemented to the woodland, including Rowan, Birch, Alder, Hazel and Holly. The remaining areas of the railway lands will also continue to be preserved for active recreation and community use. 

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