Farmland Biodiversity Delivery Group

Last updated: 27 May 2011

In 2005, we completed a suite of grassland habitat action plans. These plans detail a range of targets and actions for government departments and agencies with the aim of protecting the biodiversity throughout our grassland habitats.

The main objectives of the grassland habitat action plans are:

to maintain the extent of existing habitats and populations of species
to enhance the ecological condition of existing habitats and species populations to achieve favourable condition
to increase the area of each type of habitat through restoration where applicable
to co-ordinate work more effectively and ensure that objectives of the grassland habitat action plans are progressed successfully, DARD and the NIEA has established a Farmland Biodiversity Delivery Group

The remit of the Group is to:

agree a definition of favourable condition
monitor and report on habitats and species in the context of Biodiversity Action Plans and relevant policies
provide advice on the co-ordination of activity on grassland habitats and species, including; development of best practice; advice on relevant Biodiversity Action Plans; guidance for landowners and other stakeholders; liaison with grassland interests in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and further a field;and facilitate interpretation and education
provide advice and commission research as required
provide technical advice on and engage in the delivery of the farmland biodiversity delivery group action plan

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Conserving Biodiversity

Farmland Biodiversity Delivery Group

The main objectives of the grassland habitat action plans are:

The remit of the Group is to:

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