Moneyscalp Forest Closed
Following the discovery of the tree-disease P. ramorum in Moneyscalp forest, large areas of trees are to be felled to prevent the spread of the disease. The forest is closed to all users during the felling and access will be limited to forest roads only for a period of 3 years. We urge all mountinbikers to observe the access restrictions.
There is a risk of the infection spreading to nearby Tollymore and if this is occurs, similar restrictions must be put in place. The Forestry Service hopes to be able to confirm the situation in the spring.
Tree disease found in Moneyscalp Woods, Tollymore – BBC News
