€34,500 is to be allocated to five community groups across Mayo to bolster local biodiversity initiatives.
Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring says each local project will be receiving access to experts to either develop a new Community Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) or support to implement measures from an existing plan.
The grants are the latest in a joint Biodiversity Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service which has seen 213 such action plans developed across the country through a joint investment of €1.76 Million since 2019.
The successful Mayo applications are as follows:-
To Develop a Community Biodiversity Action Plan:
|
Grant Application Name |
Project |
Awarded |
|
Ballycroy Tidy Towns / Ballycroy Community Council |
A plan to increase biodiversity in the Ballycroy Community for future generations. |
5500 |
|
Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo |
Preparing a CBAP for improving the habitat for Corncrake on the three Aran Islands. |
5000 |
|
River Moy Search and Rescue Ballina |
To improve biodiversity and work with the farming community. |
11000 |
To Implement Recommendations from an existing CBAP:
|
Grant Application Name |
Project |
Awarded |
|
Ballyhaunis Tidy Towns Committee |
Engage the local community in ‘Community Biodiversity Days’ to implement biodiversity actions in the Friarsground: improve grassland biodiversity, plant native plants and trees, create insects, bats and birds habitats, and increase biodiversity awareness. |
3000 |
|
Parke & Crimlin Area Development Association |
To partner with two local schools to deliver actions including construction and installation of nesting sites for birds, bats, hedgehogs, and ducks. |
4000 |
|
River Moy Search and Rescue Ballina |
To erect fencing, develop hedgerows, grow trees and wildflowers, and install a water dispenser for cattle |
6000 |
