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Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
Confirmed
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan says he has raised the issue of quad bikes with Coillte Ireland Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan said he has raised concerns over the quad bikes with Coillte Ireland, the forestry company responsible for managing 440,000 hectares of primarily forested land across the Republic of Ireland and An Garda Síochána (the Irish police service).
Peoples said the quad bikes are causing significant damage to the woodland, making the area difficult for families and dog walkers to use, while also cutting up the forest floor, which is impacting plants and wildlife. Margaret Peoples, who is from Carnamoyle, said people riding quad bikes in Lisnagra Woods have been visiting the area throughout the summer.
She said the noise and damage caused by the heavy vehicles are particularly concerning for a colony of red squirrels, at a time when they are gathering and storing food ahead of winter. The US Supreme Court recently upheld an age verification law in Texas, which acts as a de facto ban, and several states have flirted with their own measures.
Crossan said there were potential dangers to families walking in the woods while vehicles are travelling at high speeds.
What's confirmed
- Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan says he has raised the issue of quad bikes with Coillte Ireland Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan said he has raised concerns over the quad bikes with Coillte Ireland, the forestry com
- Peoples said the quad bikes are causing significant damage to the woodland, making the area difficult for families and dog walkers to use, while also cutting up the forest floor, which is impacting plants and wildlife.
- She said the noise and damage caused by the heavy vehicles are particularly concerning for a colony of red squirrels, at a time when they are gathering and storing food ahead of winter.
- Crossan said there were potential dangers to families walking in the woods while vehicles are travelling at high speeds.
What's still developing
- Margaret Peoples, who is from Carnamoyle, said people riding quad bikes in Lisnagra Woods have been visiting the area throughout the summer.
- Peoples said the quad bikes are causing significant damage to the woodland, making the area difficult for families and dog walkers to use, while also cutting up the forest floor, which is impacting plants and wildlife.
- She said the noise and damage caused by the heavy vehicles are particularly concerning for a colony of red squirrels, at a time when they are gathering and storing food ahead of winter.
- Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan says he has raised the issue of quad bikes with Coillte Ireland Sinn Féin councillor Terry Crossan said he has raised concerns over the quad bikes with Coillte Ireland, the forestry…
- Crossan said there were potential dangers to families walking in the woods while vehicles are travelling at high speeds.
- The US Supreme Court recently upheld an age verification law in Texas, which acts as a de facto ban, and several states have flirted with their own measures.