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A ‘Forest Connections’ project has today been launched in an effort to promote and increase awareness around the benefits of forestry in Lyrecrumpane Community Forest, Co Kerry.
The initiative was launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Andrew Doyle and will run for the next two years.
The project will be delivered by Kerry Earth Education Project and aims to get locals of all ages out into the woods to observe, enjoy and participate in forest life. It is hoped people will become connected to local forests, enhancing their feelings of wellbeing.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Doyle said: “While we read a lot about the benefits of forestry, which include employment, income generation, biodiversity and climate change sequestration, a visit to a forest is a learning experience in itself.”
The launch, held in Lyrecrumpane Community Forest, serves also as a ‘Wild Child Day’ event which encourages children to get out into nature during National Heritage Week.
Forest Connections is one of 15 projects aimed at the promotion of forestry which were approved for funding in April 2019.
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