22/11/2013
Environment Minister Visits L'Derry Rural Project
Environment Minister Mark H. Durkan has visited a new environmental project at Claudy Country Park that is making a real difference to the rural area of Derry City Council.
The Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership has worked to protect and enhanced the environment and heritage of this important area since its inception in June 2011.
The project has seen over 5,000 members of public taking part in events, volunteer activity and training to raise awareness of heritage issues and to increase heritage skills.
Woodland creation projects have enabled 22.5 hectares of land to be planted with trees with another 30 hectares planned for this season, while access projects have provided 5 km of paths for access at heritage sites and invasive species control on 300 acres of private and public land.
Over 2000 school children have been involved with heritage education projects helping to look after rivers, plant trees and learn about wildlife.
Annie Mullan, Community Engagement Officer for Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership said: "This week we have 300 pupils visiting Claudy Country Park to learn about the biodiversity found there and how woodlands are very important in enhancing our quality of life. They are also planting new trees in the woodland for future generations."
(IT/MH)
The Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership has worked to protect and enhanced the environment and heritage of this important area since its inception in June 2011.
The project has seen over 5,000 members of public taking part in events, volunteer activity and training to raise awareness of heritage issues and to increase heritage skills.
Woodland creation projects have enabled 22.5 hectares of land to be planted with trees with another 30 hectares planned for this season, while access projects have provided 5 km of paths for access at heritage sites and invasive species control on 300 acres of private and public land.
Over 2000 school children have been involved with heritage education projects helping to look after rivers, plant trees and learn about wildlife.
Annie Mullan, Community Engagement Officer for Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership said: "This week we have 300 pupils visiting Claudy Country Park to learn about the biodiversity found there and how woodlands are very important in enhancing our quality of life. They are also planting new trees in the woodland for future generations."
(IT/MH)
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