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County Cork Biodiversity Action Plan 2009-2014 Contae Chorcaí Plean Ghníomhartha Bhithéagsulacht 2009-2014 Contents County Cork Biodiversity Action Plan 2009-2014 Contae Chorcaí Plean Ghníomhartha Bhithéagsulacht 2009-2014 contents ADDRESS FROM THE MAYOR 2 ADDRESS FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 INTRODUCTION 9 What is biodiversity? 9 Why is biodiversity important? 9 Why a local biodiversity action plan? 11 How the County Cork biodiversity action plan was prepared 11 Ratification of the plan 11 COUNTY CORK’S BIODIVERSITY 13 Designated sites for nature conservation 13 Protected species 14 Overview of County Cork’s habitats and species 15 Habitats and species of special conservation significance in County Cork 19 TURNING PLANS INTO ACTION 21 How the plan will be implemented 21 Building biodiversity partnerships 21 AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS 23 EXAMPLES OF BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS & INITIATIVES IN COUNTY CORK 29 GETTING INVOLVED 31 APPENDIX 1 Threats to biodiversity 33 APPENDIX 2 Biodiversity working group members 33 APPENDIX 3 Principal legislation relating to biodiversity 34 APPENDIX 4 Designated sites for nature conservation in 35 County Cork APPENDIX 5 Annex 1 habitats found within County Cork 38 APPENDIX 6 Protected species found within County Cork 41 APPENDIX 7 Species and habitats of special conservation 52 significance within County Cork APPENDIX 8 Consultation submissions 61 GLOSSARY 62 PHOTO CREDITS Back Page COUNTY CORK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN 2009-2014 1 Address from the Mayor, Cllr. Noel Harrington Address from the Manager, Mr. Martin Riordan ounty Cork has a unique and distinctive natural essential if we and future generations are to enjoy the diverse he Biodiversity Action Plan aims to provide a As one of the most significant land managers in the County, diversity that has been shaped by its position on the range of habitats and species which occur in our county today. framework for the conservation of nature and wildlife the Biodiversity Action Plan also provides an opportunity for Csouthern coast of the country, its geology dominated The protection of our natural environment is not isolated Twithin the County, which will tie together the policies of Cork County Council to examine its own work practises as by sandstone ridges and limestone valley floors, and the from our social and economic responsibilities, it is essential to national government with the issues that most affect us locally. well as protection of the natural resources within its care. influence of the people who have settled here.This identity is achieving sustainable development and will contribute to the This plan will help us to achieve many of the objectives of the It will help us to integrate planning for the protection of of huge value to our tourism and recreation industries, but it management of climate change. It is within this context that Cork County Development Plan relating to the protection of biodiversity into the Council’s day-to-day operations. is also a source of pride and pleasure for the people of Cork County Council in association with its partners on the our natural resources, which will benefit not only our County Cork. A healthy and functioning environment not County Biodiversity Working Group, and the Heritage Council recreation and tourism industries, but will also benefit the The protection of our natural resources is the responsibility only contributes greatly to our quality of life, but is essential has drafted a County Biodiversity Action Plan. citizens of the County as a whole. Indeed, the Biodiversity of us all, and requires urgent and informed action. to our own health and wellbeing. Action Plan itself will help us shape policies and objectives for Cork County Council will continue to work with all of our This plan has been prepared to address how the wildlife future development plans. partners in the public and private arenas to implement this Our biodiversity includes our marine waters and our coastal resources of the County, including native plants, animals and plan. By working together, our responsibilities for the estuaries extending from Youghal, Ballycotton, Cork Harbour, the ecosystems that they combine to produce, will be Through the implementation of this plan, we hope to increase protection of the counties biodiversity can be most efficiently Clonakilty and Rosscarbery, to the magnificent rocky managed and protected over the next five years. our knowledge and understanding of the biodiversity of the achieved: Ní neart go cur le cheile. headlands of West Cork; it is our great rivers including the Its implementation will contribute to achieving national and County and to identify our most vulnerable habitats and Bandon, Lee and Blackwater and their many tributaries; it is international targets for the conservation of biodiversity.This is species and the threats facing them. By doing so, Cork County I thank all of those who contributed to the delivery of this the mighty uplands of the north and west of the county, in the context of constantly accelerating rates of species Council in conjunction with its partners on the Biodiversity plan and offer the support of the management team of Cork including the Caha, Derrynasaggart, Boggeragh and Nagle extinction and habitat loss and deterioration globally. Working Group will be better able to focus and prioritise County Council to ensure its effective implementation. Mountain ranges; it includes our woodlands at Glengarriff and future action to ensure the protection of our natural the Gearagh as well as many more smaller woodlands; and it On behalf of Cork County Council, I wish to extend a sincere resources for the coming generations. is our unique marine lake at Lough Hyne. Our biodiversity thank-you to all of those who have contributed to the also includes features of our ordinary landscapes such as our development of this plan through their work on the hedgerows, bogs, wet fields, marshes and rough grasslands. Biodiversity Working Group or through the direct contribution Few other counties of Ireland boast such a range and of data or information. I wish the Biodiversity Working Group Acknowledgements diversity of landscapes and habitats. every success with implementation of the plan. Cork County Council wishes to thank the participants on the Cork County Council and the Biodiversity Working Group wish to thank Biodiversity Working Group, and Dr. Lesley Lewis (plan consultant) for Dr Harriet Emerson who facilitated the meetings of the Biodiversity We need to protect the qualities within the landscape which their contributions to the development of this plan. We also wish to Working Group during the process that led to the making of the people are attracted to as well as dependant upon. This is thank all those who participated in the development of the plan through Biodiversity Action Plan. the provision of information or through the making of observations during the consultation process. For further information contact: Sharon Casey, Cork County Council, Millview House, Victoria Cross, Cork County Council wishes to acknowledge the role of the Heritage Cork.Tel: 021 4818000, Email: [email protected] Council in initiating the Biodiversity Action Plan in association with Cork County Council and in particular the funding received from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to assist with its development. 2 COUNTY CORK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN 2009-2014 COUNTY CORK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN 2009-2014 3 executive summary iodiversity’’ is a shortened version of the which was published in 2002. This important ‘‘B term “biological diversity’’ and simply document outlined the actions needed to means the variety of life on earth. It includes the sustain and enhance Ireland’s biodiversity and whole of the natural world from species also promoted the preparation of Local regarded as common to those critically Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs) which, along endangered. As well as the living world, with helping to meet national and international biodiversity also includes habitats, agricultural targets for the conservation of biodiversity, aims biodiversity, genetic diversity and highlights the to address local priorities, provide a framework interconnectedness and interdependence of all for the conservation of biodiversity at the local living things. level and coordinate new and existing local biodiversity initiatives. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio The Biodiversity Action Plan is County Cork’s de Janeiro. One landmark international response to the national biodiversity planning agreement that resulted was the Convention on process. Informed by the guidance set out in Biological Diversity (CBD). This recognised for ‘Guidelines for the Production of Local Biodiversity the first time that biological diversity is ‘’a Action Plans’ drafted by the Heritage Council common concern for humankind’ with each and published by the Department of country needing to take responsibility in order Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Field Grasshopper to halt the global loss of biodiversity. The Irish this document takes into account the overall Chorthippus brunneus Government signed the CBD in 1992, and goal, objectives and principles of the National ratified it in 1996. In response to the obligation Biodiversity Action Plan, and translates them contained in Article 6 of the Convention, Ireland into a local County Cork context. prepared its first National Biodiversity Plan The overall aim of the County Cork Biodiversity Action Plan is: to conserve and to enhance biodiversity, and
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