Waters and the wild get special protection
Speaking in advance of International Biodiversity Week, Mr Gormley said that already this year he has signed 32 ministerial orders protecting a diverse range of sites throughout the country, from coastal cliffs and islands to larger inland lakes.
“The area covered by these sites extends to over 20,000 hectares and within a matter of weeks I expect to be in a position to sign a further 20 orders. I am determined that this programme of site designation will continue throughout the rest of the year.”
