Hazelwood is an important area of hazel woodland on the slopes of Cave Hill. It was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1991. The site is threatened by Sycamore, an invasive non-native species.
Belfast City Council, in partnership with Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland have undertaken extensive management including:
- removal of mature sycamore,
- planting of hazel,
- coppicing of over mature hazel stools, and
- on-going monitoring.
Awareness raising and engagement is ongoing through events and volunteer opportunities.
This project was initially funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Breathing Places grants programme.
