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Dr Erin Jo TiedekenProject officer for the All-Ireland Pollinator [email protected]
Biodiversity on farmland: introducing the All-Ireland Pollinator
Plan 2015-2020
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‘Biological diversity or “biodiversity:” the variety of all life forms on Earth’ -Actions for Biodiversity, 2011-2016
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WHAT IS IRELAND’S BIODIVERISTY DATA USED FOR?
• Report on progress with implementation of EU Directives and international conventions
• National conservation assessments (e.g., Red Lists)
• Provide local authorities with data for strategic planning and development control
• Provide a resource for researchers & assist knowledge transfer
WE CAN’T PROTECT NATURE IF WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE HAVE, WHERE IT IS AND
HOW IT IS CHANGING
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WHY IS POLLINATION IMPORTANT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR?
€53million/annum
€3.9M
£7M
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Irish pollinators, an important component of biodiverstiy are in decline; 1/3rd of our 98 bee species are threatened with extinction.
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•Published on 17th September 2015
•Developed by a 15 member steering group (chair: Dr Una Fitzpatrick, deputy chair: Dr Jane Stout)
•Included a consultation phase which involved both public & stakeholder engagement
•More than 68 governmental and non-governmental organisations have agreed to the Plan
•Identifies 81 actions to make Ireland pollinator friendly
What is the All Ireland Pollinator Plan? A SHARED plan of action to create an Ireland where
pollinators can survive and thrive
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The Plan is supported by 68 organisations
The number of supporting organisations is continuing to increase since publication of the Plan
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To implement the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan it is important to think about providing:
food, shelter & safety
MAKING IRELAND POLLINATOR
FRIENDLY
Provide food and shelter across all types of land
FarmlandPublic landPrivate land
Food Shelter
www.biodiversityireland.ie/pollinator-plan
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The Pollinator Plan is producing a series of guidelines with actions on how you can help provide food, shelter and safety for pollinators:
Pollinator friendly actions, each very clearly explained
All recommended actions are evidence based Lots of options All actions are pragmatic & low cost
www.biodiversityireland.ie/pollinator-plan
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In preparation: pollinator-friendly guidelines for FARMLAND
Aim to have 5% flower-rich habitat & 1km flowering hedgerows per 100 ha
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A. Identify and protect existing areas ALREADY good for pollinators
Action 1: Manage existing hedgerows for pollinatorsAction 2: Protect existing flower-rich natural/semi-natural habitatsAction 3: Protect other flower-rich areas on the farm (e.g. wild areas around farm buildings, roadside verges, areas with brambles, thistles, and ivy)Action 4: Protect existing solitary bee nesting areas (e.g. dry stone walls, south or east facing earth banks, tussocky grass
B. Manage some grassy areas for pollinatorsAction 5: Set aside patches of less productive grassland for pollinatorsAction 6: Reduce/rotate topping to allow some areas to flowerAction 7: Traditional hay meadow managementAction 8: Manage some pastures to support pollinators
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C. Pollinator friendly plantingAction 9: Incorporate clover in your sward Action 10: Plant catch and cash crops that benefit pollinatorsAction 11: Plant pollinator friendly native treesAction 12: Plant new hedgerowsAction 13: Grow your own pollinator friendly fruit and veg in a farm gardenAction 14: Create pollinator habitat by sowing (field margins, awkward field corners, buffer strips, etc.)
D. Provide wild pollinator nesting habitat
Action 15: Create bare ground for nesting solitary beesAction 16: Provide artificial nest sites for solitary beesAction 17: Increase areas of rough nesting for bumblebeesAction 18: Retain dead wood for forest management
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In preparation: pollinator-friendly guidelines for FARMLAND
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CALL TO ACTION
Tom Cuffe
Thank You
www.biodiversityireland.ie/pollinator-plan
Project officer: Dr Erin Jo Tiedeken [email protected]
Project coordinator: Dr Úna FitzPatrick [email protected]