South Belfast residents fear that the "Lagan will be destroyed" due to the number of trees that will be potentially chopped down for the flood alleviation scheme.
A number of trees and hedgerows along the River Lagan have been chopped down in recent weeks while investigation works take place for the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The project will see the creation of 8.5km of flood defences on both sides of the River Lagan from Stranmillis Weir to Belfast Lough, which includes flood walls, flood gates, demountable and temporary barriers.
