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DEFA hoping to install more recreational activities at Archallagan

It's hoped the clearing of storm damaged trees at Archallagan plantation will make room for more recreational activities.

The site is still closed while the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture makes sure it's safe.

Andy Lees is Director of Forestry, Amenities and Land at DEFA.

He says being forced to harvest the crop now creates the possibility of doing something different with the cleared areas:

 

 

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