THERE was a massive turnout for Banna Coastcare’s first ever marram grass planting event on Sunday morning.
Almost 60 volunteers joined Banna Coastcare to help protect the dunes that have become eroded and fragile over the years. Volunteers focused on a large blow out just north of the main carpark, planting it with marram grass.
“The sun was shining, spirits were high, and conversations were flowing, we couldn’t have asked for more,” said Rachel Geary of Banna Coastcare.
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“This was the first of many planting events, there is a huge amount of restoration work required and it needs a collaborative approach, this is why we are thrilled to be working alongside other coastal groups, Fenit Coast Conservation and Maharees Heritage and Conservation, towards a common goal — to protect our dunes.”
Members of both groups were on hand to help with the huge number of volunteers that turned up on Sunday. “We couldn’t have done it without them,” Rachel said.
Banna Coastcare also wished to thank Banna Rescue, Tralee Chamber, Tralee Tidy Towns, The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Kerry County Council for kindly supporting the event.
Colette O’Connor, CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance said; “Tralee Chamber Alliance was delighted to support Banna Coastcare on Sunday, in their marram grass planting project on Banna Strand. The business community of Tralee and North Kerry is committed to supporting projects that enhance and protect the natural amenities we have on offer here, which are what makes Kerry a fantastic place to live, work and visit.”
Rachel said ‘We can all continue to enjoy Banna and help Protect Our Dunes at the same time by staying off the dunes, keeping to designated paths and campsites, educating others about the importance of our sand dunes, and getting involved in future events like this – People can find out about future events via our Facebook page @BannaCoastcare”. Scroll down for photos…
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