Watch: Local community activist outlines damage inflicted by West Roscommon wildfires on natural environment
It's estimated that 1,300 acres of bogland and forestry have been burnt by the recent wildfires in Gorthaganny and surrounding areas.
Local community activist Declan Elwood has outlined the significant damage inflicted by the recent wildfires on the natural environment in West Roscommon.
It's estimated that 1,300 acres of bogland and forestry have been burnt by the recent wildfires.
Some of the devastation has occurred in a special area of conservation which is rich in unique flora and fauna.
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Marian Hall, Gorthaganny in response to the extensive fires in Gorthaganny and surrounding villages.
A remedial plan for the affected areas will be discussed at the meeting.
Listen to the interview here with Declan when the Herald visited the area a number of days ago.
