Burren future lies in balance

A DEFINING moment is looming for the future of the Burren in Co Clare, one of the most important landscapes in Europe with a wealth of natural and cultural heritage.

BurrenLife Project has been working for the past four years in partnership with the Irish Farmers Association, Teagasc and the National Parks and Wildlife Service towards developing a new model for sustainable agriculture in the limestone region.

Much of the Burren is designated as Special Areas of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and forms part of the Natura 2000 Network. These areas contain a variety of habitats, including limestone pavements, grasslands and limestone heaths.