Minister Alan Dillon has today welcomed funding under the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2025.
€10,000 in funding has been announced for CALL- Bog Restoration Plan Pilot projects in County Mayo.
45 conservation projects nationally are set to benefit from 800 thousand euro in Government funding.
Minister Alan Dillon says the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme supports local initiatives for the conservation and revitalisation of Natura 2000 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA) and peatland areas generally.
The funding is aimed at community-led and volunteer groups and promotes awareness of, and engagement with the natural heritage and environment.
