Carlow biodiversity groups receive funding of €85,000

Carlow biodiversity groups are set to receive funding of over €85,000 split among 10 different groups around County Carlow.

From the Carlow PPN on Facebook: 

"233 community projects have been funded through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) across all 31 local authorities.

- LBAF projects include biodiversity education and awareness projects, bird conservation projects, invasive species management and wetland surveys.

- All support the implementation of the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan.

See poster for how #Carlow has benefited from Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF)."

The funding allocation reads as follows:

Biodiversity Awareness though the Hare's Corner - €4,000

IAS - Control across the county - €12,500

3yr Wetlands Survey across the County - €12,500

County Carlow Hedgehog Survey - €3,000

County Carlow Otter Survey - €13,600

Carlow Protected & Rare Flora Survey - €11,050

Carlow Riparian Habitat Gaps & Fragmentation Survey - €12,750

Carlow River and Riparian Restoration - €8,500

Carlow Urban Pollinator Foraging Network Mapping and Management - €8,000