The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is set to plant an area of broadleaf trees at Conrhenny Plantation as a contribution towards 350.org's efforts to highlight climate change.
350.org is an organisation dedicated to inspiring and uniting the world's efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
One day ahead of the 'Planetary Day of Action' on 24th October, DAFF will plant five half-standard, root-balled, sessile oak trees in the north east corner of the plantation.
These will be joined by more planting to establish an area of some 350 oaks.
Sessile oak (pictured) is one of a few larger tree species which are native to the Isle of Man and as such is valued, not only for its fine appearance and quality of timber when mature, but also for its considerable ecological value.
When this copse matures it will form an attractive feature in the landscape which will be seen from far and wide and will add to the diverse nature of this community woodland.
Minister for Agriculture, Phil Gawne MHK said, "The need for action to reduce our impact on climate change has never been clearer.
The scale of the ecological, humanitarian and ecomonic threat is now widely understood and we must take action."
"I am pleased that my Department is able to support the wide ranging community action planned for this weekend and strongly encourage everyone to get involved and make your voice heard."
Click here for more information about the 350 initiative.
Conifers at Injebreck to be Felled
In further news, the Forestry Amenity and Lands Division is currently clearfelling an area of conifer plantation adjacent to the road at Injebreck.
The stand of trees is located below the B22 road as it rises from Injebreck House towards the Brandywell B10 Road.
The matured plantation is beginning to suffer from windblow and plans are now being put into effect to harvest the timber.
Chairman of the Forestry Division, Brenda Cannell MHK, said, "This is an upland area of outstanding natural beauty.
"It is very near to the often photographed wind-sculpted roadside beeches which are much loved features of the area.
"Once cleared of conifer, it is the intention to enhance the landscape by replanting parts of this small plantation with broadleaf tree species."
The harvesting work has commenced and will be undertaken over the winter.
Due to the need to load timber to the road, traffic control may be required at certain times.
The work should be completed around the end of February 2010.
Road users are requested to take care and to be aware that there may be delays on occasion during the timber extraction.
