Chibbanagh Plantation closed to public for winter

Wednesday, 26 November 2014 00:00

Woodlands near Douglas will be closed off to the public until February 2015.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will close Chibbanagh Plantation whilst forestry works take place.

Restocking felled areas will take place shortly following the works, replacing absent conifers with a mixed-broad leaf species.

A new car park, picnic area and clearer signage will become available over the course of next year.

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