New little green electric car for Glenveagh National Park
Vehicle will visit schools, communities and nature reserves surrounding Glenveagh
A new little green electric car for Glenveagh National Park was launched today at one of Donegal's most popular tourist attractions. And the eco friendly vehicle will now visit schools, communities and nature reserves surrounding Glenveagh to bring the biodiversity and reducing emissions message direct to the doorstep, as it were.
At the launch this morning in Glenveagh with Green Party Minister Malcolm Noonan
This project is to be piloted in Donegal with a view to similar initiatives being rolled out in other regions in the future.
The background to the project came from ideas and feedback from local school children.
Head of Education & Learning and Head Guide at the Park, Clare Bromley told donegallive.ie:
“Children were asked to make suggestions about the future of the park as part of their nature awareness trips with the Education Team. Many of them commented on the need for National Parks to set a good example for reducing emissions, and they drew pictures of what this could look like.
"The idea for the ‘little green car’ grew from there and it is brilliant to see our young people having their ideas taken on board. They are the future custodians of our National Parks, so we are committed to providing services and opportunities for them to learn about and feel connected to these special places.”
In keeping with climate action and goals to reduce emissions, the staff are hoping the car will help showcase how Ireland’s Parks are taking steps to adapt its vehicle fleet to meet the needs of the future.
The green car is the second stage of this ambitious plan, following the successful launch of two electric buses in 2021.
The iconic Glenveagh Castle at Glenveagh National Park
Some more members of the Glenveagh team including Clare Bromley, Head of Education and Learning
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