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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. 38
We all have a role in protecting our local nature, wildlife and biodiversity and we can all make a difference. Yellow flag. Photo by John Earley 39
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Page 29 and 30: Buttercup Meadow. Photo by John Ear
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Page 37 and 38: Alder buckthorn, leaves and berries
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Page 43 and 44: Special Protection Area - Lough Ree
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