Ballybrack Woods, Douglas

23/04/2026

19/11/2025

Autumn Colours

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day everyone

06/04/2024

Dreaming about summertime on a stormy day like today.

06/04/2024

Please be careful if you are out walking in the woods and Ballybrack Valley today.
Storm Kathleen is in full force.

02/04/2024

As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to take for granted the many benefits that trees provide. Trees are not only beautiful and majestic, but they also play a crucial role in sustaining life on earth. In this article, we’ll explore the many ways in which trees benefit our environment and our lives.

The Benefits of Trees to the Environment

🌲Trees produce oxygen.
🌲Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
🌲Trees help to regulate the climate.
🌲Trees prevent soil erosion.
🌲Trees provide a habitat for wildlife.

The Benefits of Trees to Humans

🌳Trees improve air quality.
🌳Trees reduce stress and promote well being.
🌳Trees enhance our quality of life.
🌳Trees provide us with food and medicine.
🌳Trees contribute to the economy.

The Role of Trees in Sustainable Development

🌴Trees help to combat climate change.
🌴Trees contribute to sustainable agriculture.
🌴Trees provide economic benefits to local communities.
🌴Trees play a role in sustainable urban development.
🌴Trees help to protect biodiversity.
🌴The Importance of Preserving Trees and Forests
🌴Deforestation is a major threat to the environment.
🌴Preserving trees and forests is crucial for climate change mitigation.
🌴Protecting trees and forests is essential for the survival of many species.
🌴Trees and forests are important cultural and historical landmarks.
🌴Trees and forests provide us with many economic benefits.

Trees are a vital component of our environment and our lives. They provide us with oxygen, clean air, food, medicine, and a habitat for wildlife. Trees also play a crucial role in regulating the climate, preventing soil erosion, and protecting biodiversity. It is essential that we work to preserve and protect trees and forests for future generations.

More information:

https://www.plantationsinternational.com/

21/03/2024

More info here:

https://www.un.org/en/observances/forests-and-trees-day

21/08/2023

Please be aware that the pedestrian access to Tramore Valley Park from Willow Park on the South Douglas Road will be closed from tomorrow (Monday 21st August) for improvement works. Works will be ongoing for 2 weeks Monday to Friday only. Douglas Community Association The Douglas Post Douglas Tidy Towns Douglas Now Ballybrack Woods, Douglas Douglas Today Cork City Council

20/08/2023

A summer of warmth and rain has resulted in a lot of overgrowth on our paths and trails in Ballybrack Woods (the Mangala).

On Saturday 26 August we are gathering at the first bridge at 10am to work on clearing back some of this growth and make the paths safer for use. We need your help for this, so please come along - wear suitable footwear and bring any tools such as hoes, secateurs, shears, etc that you have. We will have a number on the day, but not enough!

We will also be picking litter and cleaning signs, so there are jobs for everyone!

Obviously this activity is weather dependent, so please watch our page for any updates. Ballybrack Woods, Douglas, Turner's Cross Climate Action Group, Ballyphehane Tidy Towns, TidyTowns Togher, BirdWatch Ireland Cork Branch, Wild Work, Local Authority Waters Programme, Environmental Forum, Cork Nature Network, Cork City Council