Download Nature and Wildlife in Roscommon - The Heritage Council
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hoW to Get iNvolved<br />
We all have a role <strong>in</strong> protect<strong>in</strong>g our local nature, wildlife <strong>and</strong> biodiversity <strong>and</strong> we can all make a difference. Everybody can get<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved, community groups, schools, bus<strong>in</strong>esses <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividuals. Simple th<strong>in</strong>gs such as help<strong>in</strong>g to clean up litter, recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
your waste, reduc<strong>in</strong>g the use of herbicides <strong>and</strong> pesticides, protect<strong>in</strong>g watercourses <strong>and</strong> wildflowers all help our local nature<br />
<strong>and</strong> biodiversity.<br />
here are a feW thiNGs you caN do<br />
n Jo<strong>in</strong> an environmental or wildlife group <strong>and</strong> learn more about the<br />
wildlife <strong>in</strong> your area e.g. <strong>Roscommon</strong> BirdWatch group (http://<br />
rosbirdwatch.blogspot.com/)<br />
n Get <strong>in</strong>volved with your local Tidy Towns group <strong>and</strong> help protect <strong>and</strong><br />
enhance natural heritage <strong>in</strong> your area.<br />
n If work<strong>in</strong>g on a built or cultural heritage project, make sure any<br />
associated natural heritage is protected e.g. <strong>in</strong> graveyards.<br />
n Plant a tree <strong>and</strong> plant native; trees provide wonderful habitat for<br />
wildlife.<br />
n Create a wildlife-friendly zone <strong>in</strong> your garden e.g. consider <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a water feature, put up bird feeders <strong>and</strong> nest<strong>in</strong>g boxes, plant flowers<br />
that will attract butterflies <strong>and</strong> birds, avoid us<strong>in</strong>g any chemicals, <strong>and</strong><br />
don’t tidy too much! Piles of leaves are wonderful for <strong>in</strong>vertebrates<br />
<strong>and</strong> hedgehogs.<br />
n Get out <strong>and</strong> enjoy the natural amenities <strong>in</strong> your local area.<br />
n Support local Green Schools projects <strong>and</strong> other local environmental<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />
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