Download Nature and Wildlife in Roscommon - The Heritage Council

hoW to Get iNvolved
We all have a role in protecting our local nature, wildlife and biodiversity and we can all make a difference. Everybody can get
involved, community groups, schools, businesses and individuals. Simple things such as helping to clean up litter, recycling
your waste, reducing the use of herbicides and pesticides, protecting watercourses and wildflowers all help our local nature
and biodiversity.
here are a feW thiNGs you caN do
n Join an environmental or wildlife group and learn more about the
wildlife in your area e.g. Roscommon BirdWatch group (http://
rosbirdwatch.blogspot.com/)
n Get involved with your local Tidy Towns group and help protect and
enhance natural heritage in your area.
n If working on a built or cultural heritage project, make sure any
associated natural heritage is protected e.g. in graveyards.
n Plant a tree and plant native; trees provide wonderful habitat for
wildlife.
n Create a wildlife-friendly zone in your garden e.g. consider installing
a water feature, put up bird feeders and nesting boxes, plant flowers
that will attract butterflies and birds, avoid using any chemicals, and
don’t tidy too much! Piles of leaves are wonderful for invertebrates
and hedgehogs.
n Get out and enjoy the natural amenities in your local area.
n Support local Green Schools projects and other local environmental
initiatives.
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