Renewed effort to protect the environment and its rich natural heritage 

Local authorities are urging groups to implement pollinator-friendly actions in their towns and villages

Wild daisies bloom at the new public park in Haulbowline, Co Cork. Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger. 

Town and country are being linked in a national effort to promote biodiversity against a backdrop of growing threats to nature.

Minister of State Malcolm Noonan recently announced that the State’s 31 local authorities have received €1.35m in funding under the National Biodiversity Local Authority Grant Scheme to promote the effort.