Monaghan County Council is developing a new five year Biodiversity Action Plan to guide the protection and conservation of the county’s biodiversity.
The draft plan outlines an ambitious five-year framework to protect, restore, and enhance the county’s rich and diverse natural environment.
The plan proposes 50 targeted actions organised under 4 strategic themes.
Monaghan County Council is encouraging locals to share their thoughts on the draft action plan.
Submissions are welcome from individuals, businesses, agencies, groups and organisations.
Patricia McCreesh is Monaghan County Council's Biodiversity Officer.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Patricia says nature and biodiversity are being impacted right here on our doorstep in Monaghan.
Patricia says we biodiversity and nature in order to have things like clean air and water, therefore people should be involved in how we go about restoring and protecting that.
She told Northern Sound: "The new Biodiversity Action Plan is now open for public consultation. Monaghan County Council has drafted a new five-year Biodiversity Action Plan — and now it’s your turn to shape the future of nature in your county. Have your say and tell us what nature means to you, by visiting monaghan.ie/biodiversity today, or by calling 047 73722."
