New drive on on-farm biodiversity
One of the highest numbers of curlew pairs in Ireland is based in an area included in the project, which is a shining light for many others. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Projects that bring farmers and others together to work with ecologists to protect the environment as part of a broad community-based approach were welcomed in the Senate.
It followed an announcement by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan that a further 11 biodiversity officers are to be appointed to local authorities, bringing the total number to 25.
