Cabragh Welands in Tipperary allocated over €25,000 in conservation funding

Cabragh Wetlands in Tipperary has been awarded €25,606 in funding for a water and wetlands targeted community awareness programme.

The funding was announced today by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan as part of a €458,000 allocation to 36 local community projects under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme. 

 Speaking today about the national funding Minister Noonan said: 

“I am really impressed by the diverse and creative initiatives put forward by such active community and volunteer groups and environmental organisations. 

"The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme is a collaborative scheme which draws on the local community’s deep connection with our natural heritage. Through empowering local communities, we can safeguard our precious ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come."

Led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, 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 all peatland areas and promotes public engagement with and awareness of our natural heritage and environment.

The scheme is aimed at community-led projects and volunteer groups, who play a vital role in helping to promote and implement conservation and restoration in Ireland.