AT an online meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council on Wednesday morning, Cllr Cathal Foley requested that areas of grassland with wildflowers in the town would be allowed bloom.

Following a discussion it was agreed that appropriate areas of grassland can remain unmowed in order to improve the biodiversity of the town and surrounding areas.

Cllr Foley stated; “I’m delighted the council have agreed to my suggestion to let areas of grassland remain wild and uncut. Many people have remarked how well areas with wildflowers are looking during the lock-down period, and have subsequently become more aware of the biodiversity surrounding them. Obviously many areas will still have to be attended to due to various environmental issues but hopefully this changing method will become the new norm in the years ahead.”

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