Two-thirds of Cork's landscape supports biodiversity

New map shows how connected the landscape is for birds and wildlife 

Stonechats were also present in Tramore Valley Park, a species not normally associated with urban areas in Ireland but the scrublands of the park provides an ideal habitat. Picture: Luke Lambert

A new map of Cork in detail we’ve never seen before has revealed the importance of the city’s connected green and blue spaces, and the role of the ordinary urban back garden, for biodiversity.

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have found that while almost two-thirds of the city’s urban landscape supports biodiversity, almost four out of 10 bird species within the city are listed as a conservation concern.