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EXPLAINED: Trees to be replanted at another location after removal from stranmillis path for flood scheme - The Real Truth

Trees that were removed for a tidal flood prevention scheme in South Belfast are to be replanted at another location.

Last year the Department for Infrastructure removed a number of trees along the River Lagan in Stranmillis to install a flood prevention scheme in the area, which sparked an outcry from local residents.

As part of the works trees at a path beside Governor's Bridge were taken away, along with a hedgerow on Lockview Road that provided a home to a sparrow population.

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