BnM to create woodland and wetland 'mosaic'

The scheme aims at mimicking natural vegetation establishment processes in high, dry areas and on slopes that are not suitable for re-wetting.

Bord na Móna intends to create a mosaic of wetlands and sparse woodlands as part of their rehabilitation plans for end-of-life cutaway bogs.

Bord na Móna intends to create a mosaic of wetlands and sparse woodlands as part of their rehabilitation plans for end-of-life cutaway bogs.

Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue told the Dail the overall purpose is to support biodiversity, help reduce carbon emissions and stabilise soils to minimise soil erosion.