Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect, as we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.
To celebrate Orchard Blossom Day, East Clare based Irish Seed Savers and the National Biodiversity Data Centre All Ireland Pollinator Plan, have come together to launch a new guide book.
The guide was put together by both groups to provide information on how to create and manage traditional orchards and fruit trees for pollinators on the farm, garden or other areas of land.
The guide was launched at the Irish Seed Savers centre at Capparoe near Scarriff by Ruth Wilson, Farmland Pollinator Officer with the National Biodiversity Data Centre All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
Did you know?
*The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity.
* The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a framework bringing together different sectors across the island of Ireland to create a landscape where pollinators can survive and thrive. Implementation is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
* One third of our wild bee species is threatened with extinction. This is mainly because we have drastically reduced the amount of food and safe nesting sites that support them. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a shared plan of action: together, we can take steps to restore pollinator populations to healthy levels.
* There are simple ways everyone can help, whether you have a business, a farm, a community group, a garden, or a window box. On this website you will find information about our work and campaigns, and free resources to help you learn more about our different pollinators and what you can do to help them.
Links
National Biodiversity Data Centre
View the The How-to-Guide: Traditional Orchards and Fruit Trees for Pollinators on the Farm.
