Posted: Tue 16th Mar 2021

Woodland to be created in North Wales in memory of people who died from coronavirus

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Mar 16th, 2021

Two commemorative woodlands are to be created in memory of those who have died from coronavirus during the pandemic.

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said there will be two new woodlands planted – one in north Wales and one in south Wales.

The will be  “a symbol of Wales’ resilience during the pandemic and one of regeneration and renewal as the new woodlands grow.” The Welsh government has said.

It is hoped they will be places of commemoration where families and friends can remember lost loved ones.

The woodlands will also be locations where the public will be able to reflect on the pandemic and the huge impact it has had on all our lives.

They will be planted with a range of tree species, making them resilient to a changing environment; a fitting symbol of the strength the people of Wales have shown over the past year.

The First Minister said: “Today, we mark a deeply sad anniversary as we remember the first person in Wales to die from coronavirus.

“Since that day too many people have been taken too soon. We remember them today and keep them in our hearts and our minds.

“Today I am announcing the creation of two commemorative woodlands – one in north Wales and one in south Wales – as permanent living memorials to all those who have died.

“These woodlands will grow into natural spaces of reflection, where families and others can come to remember all those we have lost.

“The pandemic has cast a long shadow on all our lives over the last year, but we can also look to the future with hope.”

The locations of the two sites will be announced shortly and Natural Resources Wales will engage with local communities to plan and design the woodlands.

Clare Pillman, CEO Natural Resources Wales said: “Our woodlands play a vital role in our environment and communities and are powerful, poignant symbols of life and memory.

“The new commemorative woodlands will provide a living, growing memorial that will honour the memory of all of those who have sadly lost their lives to coronavirus.

“In addition to being a symbolic representation of Wales’ resilience during the pandemic, the woodlands will also provide a safe, quiet and accessible place where families can come to visit and remember their loved ones.”

The First Minister also announced there will be a National Coronavirus Commemorative Event broadcast on BBC One Wales and S4C at 5pm on the 23rd of March.

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