Interesting Article in Irish Examiner

We came across this article in yesterday's (23 August) Irish Examiner, reporting on the poor condition of Ireland's habitats, including woodland habitats. We think it adds weight to our argument that these trees are worth saving, even if they are non-native Monterey Pines.

Here's the article, and you can decide for yourself whether its points tie in with what we're tyring to achieve for Tramore's woodlands.

Poster for Save the Trees Campaign

We've done up a poster for our campaign to save the trees behind the GAA club in Tramore, which we've been handing to people and putting up around town. Check it out here. Thanks to Graphic Image for designing and printing the poster at short notice.

How to Lodge An Objection to This Development

So far, we’ve been showing you the trees which have been under threat from a new housing development proposed for a site at Crobally Upper, behind the GAA club in Tramore. There is still time to object to this development, but objections must be lodged in writing by Wednesday 28 August.



If you’d like to object, but you’re not sure how, here’s a sample letter that you can use to lodge your objection. A fee of €20 is payable with the objection, and you can pay it via check or postal order.



                                                                                                                                    Address

                                                                                                                                    Dates



Planning Department

Waterford Council

The Mall

Waterford



Re: David Flynn (DFL) Construction Limited, Development of 30 Houses at Crobally Upper, Tramore, Objection Number: 19/549



Dear Sir



I wish to make an objection to this development because …



List your reasons, incl:

·         loss of one of the remaining three woodland areas in Tramore.

·         a 12-acre site across the road which is waiting to be developed.

·         already-existing traffic chaos.

I enclose payment of €20 to lodge my objection.



Yours faithfully.

(your name and signature)           

Site Notice f

This is the site notice for the proposed development at the site where the threatened trees are, in Crobally Upper. It'll give you more information about the development and help you make an informed decision as to whether to object.

Coverage In News and Star

We were delighted to get coverage in this week's Waterford News And Star for our campaign. Thanks to Dermot Keyes for a balanced and fair article.

Here's the article.

A View of Threatened Trees

This picture captures the beauty and majesty of the trees that are under threat from a new housing development proposed for Tramore. The 35-house development is proposed for a site behind the GAA club in Tramore. The trees are over 100 years old, and hawthorn and sycamore are among the species of trees under threat.

If you have further enquiries about our campaign, contact Derbhile.graham@gmail.com.

Trees Under Threat From Tramore Development

This blog has been set up to raise awareness of the threat posed to some beautiful old tees in Tramore by a proposed housing development. The housing development, for thirty-five houses, is planned for a site behind the GAA club in Tramore. If it goes ahead, these trees, which are over 100 years old, will be destroyed, and the rooks who settle in the rookery there each year will be without a home.

This picture gives you a view of the trees from the racecourse. Towards the right-hand corner, you'll see trees that are slightly higher than the rest. These are the trees under threat from the development.



We’ll be outlining details of how to raise an objection in the coming days. Objections must be with Waterford Council by 28 August. In the meantime, if you have further enquiries about this campaign, you can contact derbhile.graham@gmail.com