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NINE projects in Kerry will share €96,263 in funding announced today through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF).
Over €2.5 million is being awarded to local authorities nationwide under the fund announced today by Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform. Projects in Kerry approved this year are:
€34,000 for Japanese Knotweed treatment in Dingle and West Kerry
€17,000 for a Rhododendron ponticum Strategy
€11,475 for the Kerry Biosphere Educational Programme 2023
€8,500 for Dune Restoration in Natura 2000 in Kerry
€8,500 to Celebrate 30 Years of Knowledge of the Shannon Dolphins
€8,500 to Improve Soil Biodiversity by the use of natural bio-fertilisers
€4,250 for Bat survey
€2,550 Barn Owl Booklet
€1,488 Delivering Climate Action Training to Teachers
Operated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the scheme was first launched in 2018.
Since then, a total of just over €6m has been granted to local authorities through the LBAF for projects that support actions in the 3rd National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP).
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