Coillte has confirmed that ticks are present in Ards Forest Park, where woodland vegetation and long grass provide a natural habitat for the parasites. The warning comes amid growing concern from visitors over the number of ticks being encountered in the park, where wild deer are a familiar sight. "Ards Forest Park contains habitats that can support ticks, including woodland vegetation and areas of long grass," a spokesperson told Donegal Daily. Advertisement AdvertisementCoillte said advisory signs are in place throughout Ards Forest Park to make visitors aware of the risk and to promote the safe enjoyment of the park. The forestry company said it is not practical to eradicate ticks from large open forest environments.