The Heritage Hedgerows of Rathcoole Woodlands
... and the largest rewilding area in South Dublin. Networks for Nature! Why are hedgerows important?
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Adder’s Tongue Fern – 2nd location in Rathcoole Woodlands
A second location found for a species of note recorded in the Hodd report, Adder’s Tongue fern:
Read MoreBirds in Rathcoole Woodlands and Rewilding Area
In a report done on behalf of South Dublin County Council; Survey Site, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin Wintering Bird Report 03 May 2021, JBA Consulting Unpublished, recorded six species of birds of conservation concern in Ireland (BoCCI):• House Sparrow – BoCCI:…
Thank You! Well Done! You Stuck with it!
Submissions are in!
We appreciate the time you took out to do this.9 of 10 submissions on amendment 2.13 calling for Rathcoole Woodlands and rewilding area to be saved in its entirety. The support of the 7 Fine Gael Councillors was vital to…
Four Districts Woodland Group 2022 AGM
The Four Districts Woodland Group held their 2022 AGM on Thursday 31st March, 2022. The event was well attended and was a welcomed opportunity to interact in person with supporters and councillors. Members of Rathcoole Community Council, Friends of the…
Enjoy the Rest of the Long Bank Holiday Weekend!
Take time to Explore Rathcoole Woodlands, the largest known rewilded area in South Dublin.Spring has started. See the spring flora of catkins, primroses, lords and ladies, lesser Celandine, and the all year round of lichen, ferns and mosses. Listen for…
Save All the Trees
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) went back to the drawing board. They came to a land arrangement with the Department of Education (Dept. Ed.) and the Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA).
A new master plan was made. They called it a Concept: appendix-2a-rathcoole-lands-framework-concept-and-zoning-proposals.pdf (sdcc.ie)
Read MoreWhat does Appendix 2A mean?
Keep 9.9 ha of Woodland (67%) to be zoned RU zoning
Loss of 4.9 ha of Woodland (33%) ....
Read MoreAnother year is coming to a close. And what a busy year it has been!
A BIG THANK YOU to all who support the campaign to Save Rathcoole Woodlands.To everyone who has written an email, made a submission, a donation, bought a calendar or volunteered in any way, thank you. See the outcome of your…