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KERRY County Council is one of ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver and drive local action for biodiversity.
The creation of a biodiversity officer post in Kerry, announced today, is being warmly welcomed by the local branch of the Green Party.
The new biodiversity officers will have a wide variety of responsibilities. Among other things, they will be required to:
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• Develop and implement a county biodiversity plan
• Advise the local authority on biodiversity related issues and the authority’s obligations in relation to protecting biodiversity
• Establish a county biodiversity forum
• Assist local authority departments in integrating biodiversity into their actions and policies through training and supporting information dissemination
• Promote new biodiversity initiatives based on best conservation practice.
“It’s wonderful to see Kerry receiving funding for this post,” says Cleo Murphy, Green Party representative for Kenmare.
“Given the rich natural heritage of the county we need to have an official in Kerry County Council overseeing the protection of that heritage. Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan has taken a keen interest in Kerry since he was appointed and we’re delighted he has prioritised Kerry in this move.”
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