Merlin Woods in all its splendour last weekend.

The tree is a key part of our crest at www.merlinwoods.ie

A tree is a symbol of stability and strength. We use the metaphor of a tree with roots spreading into the ground to talk about strength, stability and being grounded.

It also symbolizes growth as a tree is the result of years of slow, patient growth from a vulnerable sapling to a sturdy tree.

Photo Courtesy of Noel Barbour of Friends of Merlin Woods