A spokesperson for TII confirmed it was responsible for clearance of the vegetation adding the work was carried out because the scrub constituted “a fire hazard”.

Those attending are reminded to bring comfortable shoes, a spare flashlight, warm clothes and a sense of adventure.

Nine projects have been approved for funding through a partnership dating back to the declaration of a biodiversity national emergency in 2019.

The project will see native trees and hedgerows planted on school grounds, helping to increase biodiversity.

Christopher O’Sullivan, nature and biodiversity minister, has announced an open call for proposals under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) measure of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan.

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