Clare County Council is to carry out works to remove or repair over 500 damaged trees at Ballybeg Woodland in Ennis.
The 25-hectare woodland, which is popular amongst locals and the wider community, was planted in the late 1950s and is adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation which is seen as key for the Lesser Horseshow Bat.
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However, hundreds of trees there were damaged during last year's storms and following a survey, enhancement and safety works are to be carried out.
As a result, the woodland will be closed to the public from August 31st to September 11th.
