Download Nature and Wildlife in Roscommon - The Heritage Council

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As a largely rural and agricultural county, much of
Roscommon’s biodiversity is found on farms, particularly
on marginal land. Farmland is hugely important for wildlife
as hedgerows, rough grassland, arable fields, trees, scrub,
ponds and streams are havens for wildlife such as hares,
stoats, badgers, hedgehogs and frogs; numerous birds
and insects. REPS schemes and other Agri-Environment
initiatives have increased awareness of the importance
of protecting natural habitats in order to protect the
environment (particularly water quality) and our natural
heritage. Farmers have a knowledge and understanding of
landscapes and farmland habitats that should be harnessed
when developing future plans for protecting and managing
our biodiversity resources.
Photo by Giorria Environmental
Services
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Kestral. Photo by John Earley
Hedge plantings. Photo by Padraig
Corcoran.