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farmlaNd 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 14 Kestral. Photo by John Earley Hedge plantings. Photo by Padraig Corcoran.
Pied wagtail. Photo by John Earley Hedgehog. Photo by John Earley 15 Native hedgerow. Photo by Janice Fuller
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