Our environment is a unique, finite and irreplaceable asset; it is valuable both in its own right and for the health, well-being, and enjoyment of all people. The importance of our environment is now widely accepted and it is acknowledged as a vital part of our common heritage. It is up to every organisation to develop goals to ensure environmental sustainability becomes embedding their strategies. IRD Duhallow’s Environmental Forum has put actions in place in order to maintain and further develop a sustainable environment for Duhallow. The forum has identified objectives which will further enshrine our commitment to promoting sustainable initiatives throughout the organisation and these include: environmental awareness raising campaigns, endorsing sustainable land use, protection of habitats and ecosystems, promotion of ecotourism, protection of endangered species and conservation of hedgerows.
The Environmental Forum consists of representatives from IRD Duhallow, Birdwatch Ireland, Coolwood Wildlife Park, National Parks & Wildlife, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Upper Blackwater Anglers Federation, Agricultural Working Group (IRD Duhallow), Dept of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Science UCC and the Marine Institute.
In the past year the Environmental Forum spearheaded a number of very important environmental initiatives including the LIFE+ Project, the Grow it Yourself Initiative and Duhallow Bird Watching Group. The forum are now in the process of organising a number of very interesting events for April, Environmental Awareness Month.
