Bray Biodiversity Action Plan Launched

Hungry Stonechat by Brenda Sheridan

atest press release from Steven Matthews TD, issued on Thursday, August 22nd 2024…

You gotta have Faith Wilson…

Green TD Steven Matthews attended the launch of the Bray Tidy Towns Biodiversity Action Plan and paid tribute to the organisation for their commitment to the natural environment.

The launch was accompanied by a Bat Walk and was attended by a large number of supporters of all ages.

Deputy Matthews said, “Bray Tidy Towns has yet again shown their leadership in the area of biodiversity by working with Community Foundation Ireland to develop a Biodiversity Action Plan for Bray. This plan identifies and maps areas of a bray that are important for biodiversity.

“There are both extensive areas – eg, Dargle River Corridor – and smaller localised areas included. It’s a fantastic resource that will be helpful to the protection of nature in our town.

“If any local residents groups wish to follow up on a thing included in the plan I’d be happy to work with them and encourage them to get in touch.

“The launch was accompanied by a Bat Walk around the environs of Sans Souci conducted by ecologist Faith Wilson, who wrote the Action Plan. While it was windy and possibly a little early for much bats we did detect some activity, possibly pippistrelles.

“The event happened during Heritage Week, a great reminder that we need to protect not only our built heritage but also that we are guardians to our natural heritage.”