Two popular community projects in Laois to benefit from major funding

Major grant funding of €30,532 has been approved for Community Projects under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme for conservation works in peatlands areas in Abbeyleix Bog and Book ‘n’ Bogs Project in Laois.

Abbeyleix Bog Project, which is celebrating 25 years of active local involvement has received funding of €19,200.

The Book ‘n’ Bogs Project which is an ongoing partnership between RE-PEAT and libraries in Co. Laois has received funding of €11,332.

This scheme is an example of how we will solve the biodiversity crisis in Ireland by fostering strong partnerships, empowering local initiatives and putting communities at the heart of nature conservation.

The communities involved are to be praised for the vital role that they play in conserving nature and heritage in Abbeyleix bog.

This funding will provide surveys to be conducted which in turn will inform management plans for Natura 2000 and peatlands sites and the production of information booklets, brochures and training manuals, awareness and education events and education programmes etc.

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