Ballyhoura Hedgerow Corridors

Ballyhoura Development will hold a Family-Friendly event with thanks to the Heritage Council, that will coincide with Wild Child Day (Wild Child Day encourages children to look at the world around them differently) on Saturday 23rd August from 11am in Cootehall, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, V35 C993.

The main attraction will be the biodiversity friendly hedgerow talk with fun and interactive knowledge that will be shared by our biodiversity expert. There will be fun and facts for young and old alike, focusing on hedgerows and the natural and cultural significance of them. There will be other attractions on the day and it will be free for all with a buffet lunch also. This event is closely linked with this years theme of 'Exploring our Foundations' through the exploration our our natural and cultural heritage connecting to nature. It will be our launch day for 'Ballyhoura Corridors' Hedgerows project, further details below;

This project focuses on hedgerows, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity. Hedgerows are a vital landscape feature in the Ballyhoura region and across Ireland. They provide a wide range of services, including food, shelter, water, and serve as habitats for biodiversity. They are boundaries and corridors for wildlife, mitigate against flooding, sequester carbon along with other services. This project will encourage, promote and increase community led conservation and community involvement to address the national biodiversity crisis, including 2 Practical Hedge-laying Workshops.