08-02-2025
Thousands of trees planted in Jersey after Storm Ciarán
More than 10,000 trees have been planted in Jersey after hundreds came down when Storm Ciarán hit the island in Trees for Life started the project in December to replace the trees along the Railway was funded by donations from local companies, groups, and the public. The government also helped pay for the than 300 volunteers helped to plant the trees. Organisers said the variety of species planted would restore natural habitats for wildlife.
The damage caused by the storm meant the walking and cycling route had to be resurfaced in Morel, the Jersey Trees for Life CEO, said: "During Storm Ciarán this railway walk was completely devastated, so we wanted to restore it because this is a place that's used by so many people on a day-to-day basis."We've got some cherries, we've got apples, we've also got some nice silver birch."These are pioneer species. Naturally in a woodland, they would be the first to colonise an open space."Organisers said the tree planting cost more than £54,000, with the Infrastructure and Environment department paying £28,000 towards it.
The work has been possible after experts and the Infrastructure and Environment department cleared the debris and made the area chief arborist at Trees for Life, Chris Queree, said: "It's going to develop over the next three to five years into a lovely community woodland."Hopefully over time it'll evolve, we'll get some seating areas with logs and benches so people can spend time here."It's going to be a great little spot for bird species, to watch birds, and enjoy the habitat," he replanting efforts are planned for 2025 in Noirmont, Egypt Woods, and Coronation Park.
