Wexford Secures €96,000 For Local Biodiversity Projects

Six biodiversity projects across County Wexford are to receive a combined €96,000 in funding under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.

The announcement was made by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD during National Biodiversity Week.

The fund, which is administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, supports local authority-led projects aimed at protecting and enhancing Ireland’s natural heritage.

Among the Wexford projects funded are cherry laurel control works at Tintern Abbey, wetland surveys in the New Ross Municipal District, and the expansion of the Hare’s Corner biodiversity initiative, which supports farmers, schools, community groups and landowners in creating space for nature.

Other projects include biodiversity awareness and educational events, a 2026 swift bird survey in Enniscorthy and New Ross, and a “Return to Nature” initiative focusing on biodiversity in church grounds across the county.

Minister Browne said local authorities are “a vital link between national policy and local action,” highlighting the importance of community involvement in addressing biodiversity loss.

He thanked local community groups, Tidy Towns committees and heritage organisations for their continued engagement with Wexford County Council in developing the projects.

All approved projects will now move into the implementation phase.