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Fri, 23 Apr 2021
The planting of the People’s Wood (Keyll yn Phobble in Manx) at Meary Veg in Santon is nearing completion.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK announced Government’s plan to create the woodland in June 2019, a month after it pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
More than 70,000 trees have now been planted by local contractors since Mr Quayle planted one of the first in February 2021.
The project is being delivered by Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture in partnership, and funded by, the Cabinet Office Climate Change Transformation Team.
The 45 hectare (111 acre) site has been planted mainly with a mix of broadleaf species including Aspen, Willow, Sycamore and Oak.
The People’s Wood will open to the public once the necessary infrastructure has been completed, although the planting will take many years to mature.
The site will be linked by a series of paths that connect to the Island’s coastal path, and served by a small car park, subject to planning approval.
Seating will be installed amongst the trees and at points where people can enjoy panoramic views towards Castletown, Langness Peninsula and South Barrule.
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