Diamond Jubilee Wood
Carrickfergus Borough Council and the Woodland Trust are to create a living, lasting legacy in Whitehead to commemorate the 2012 Diamond Jubilee, marking Queen Elizabeth's 60th year as monarch. The 60 acre woodland near Bentra Golf Course to the north of Whitehead will open in June 2012 with the planting of 60,000 trees, planting starts in December 2011.
The Mayor of Carrickfergus, Alderman Jim McClurg, says: "The creation of this Diamond Wood brings a special opportunity for everyone to make a personal and lasting contribution to the landscape, while marking an historic event. Working with the Woodland Trust, we hope that as many people as possible - members of the public and schoolchildren - will take part in a series of events next spring."
"Within as little as 10 years, the trees will be towering over the tallest of walkers and we'll have a flourishing woodland, rich in wildlife. We envisage a fantastic natural resource for the benefit of local people and, of course, visitors en route to the Antrim coast."
The Jubilee Wood s Project aims to celebrate sixty years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The Project will plant sixty Diamond Jubilee Woods across the United Kingdom. Each wood will comprise at least sixty acres of native woodland. Six of the Woods will be 'flagship woods'. Whitehead Wood is one of the 'flagship woods' and the only Diamond Jubilee Wood in Northern Ireland.
Want to take a direct role in the future of Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood?
The Friends of Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood is a voluntary group of local residents who want to dedicate some of their time, energy and effort to caring for and improving this green space area. A Friends Group is a number of interested local people coming together with the aim of improving the appearance, facilities, conservation value and safety of their local park. Anyone can join and give as much or as little time as they want. Download an Application Form to join the Friends of Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood.
Tree Planting Day at Diamond Jubilee Wood (25th February 2012)
At the Tree Planting Day at Diamond Jubilee Wood (25th February 2012) we also planted a majestic tree-lined avenue. The 54 copper beech trees represent the 54 countries within the Commonwealth. The 'Commonwealth Tree Avenue' was planted by the Housing Executive's Housing Community Network as part of its work to promote good race relations across Northern Ireland.
Mayor of Carrickfergus, Alderman Jim McClurg with Patrick Cregg, Director of Woodland Trust at the Whitehead Diamond Jubilee site.
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For further information please contact:
Stephen Daye, Parks & Countryside Development Officer
Telephone: 02893358000
E-Mail: parks@carrickfergus.org
