€2.4m for farmers in Wild Atlantic Nature agri-environment scheme
The project aims to improve the conservation status in the Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) network of blanket bogs, a priority habitat under the EU Habitats Directive. Picture: Wild Atlantic Nature website
Farmers in the north-west of the country are being rewarded €2.4m for efforts in delivering improved biodiversity, water quality, and climate regulation.
Over the past two years, the LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project has piloted a results-based agri-environment payment scheme for 820 farmers across six blanket bog Special Areas of Conservation in the north-west of Ireland.
