First launched in 2018, the Local Biodiversity Action Fund offers funding to assist local authorities in the implementation of actions in the National Biodiversity Action Plan.
Local authorities play a vital role in addressing the biodiversity emergency. This funding stream enables them to develop projects that address biodiversity loss in their localities by helping to create new habitats, restoring existing ones and by tackling invasive alien species. The scheme is administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with match funding provided by Monaghan County Council.
