Forests provide valuable spaces for recreation!
Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are organising a nationwide series of forest walks between 9 and 20 May focusing on forest recreation. All walks will start at 7pm.
These walks will celebrate private forests where the owner has developed a recreational element to his or her forest.
Forests provide great outdoor spaces for local recreation. The health benefits – both physical and mental – are well documented. Going for a walk improves physical health, stimulates the brain, boosts wellbeing and helps us to sleep better.
With forest cover in Ireland amongst the lowest in Europe at 11% and with an increasing population, forests are becoming more and more important as safe and healthy places for recreation and relaxation.
This walk will take place on Monday 9 May 2022 near Mallow, Co Cork. We will visit a NeighbourWood project that consists of a 10-ha oak woodland and recreation area in the heart of Mallow town.
Please note: this walk starts at 7pm. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with meeting point details including an Eircode.