COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 65

To amend Section 4.3.7.xvii Policy LHA19 Flora and Fauna to read as follows (additional text in bold):

4.3.7.xvii Policy LHA19: Flora and Fauna

It is the policy of the Council to protect the natural resources of the County and conserve the existing wide range of flora and fauna in the County through the protection of wildlife habitats and wildlife corridors wherever possible.

No primary ecological corridors or parts thereof which provide significant connectivity are to be lost without mitigation as a result of the implementation of the plan.  The conservation of existing flora and fauna is a central element in the preservation of the natural heritage of the county and important to the achievement of sustainability.  In conjunction with other agencies, the Council will endeavour to prevent the loss of woodlands, hedgerows, aquatic habitats and wetlands wherever possible, including requiring a programme to monitor and restrict the spread of invasive species such as those located along the River Dodder.  In addition, the Council will explore the potential for habitat protection, enhancement and recreation in urban areas.

The Council will seek to preserve habitat corridors from fragmentation by infrastructure development and where it is unavoidable will identify how alternative connections can be created to maintain these.  The Council will help ensure that any E.U. protected species are not placed under further risk of reduction in population size.

In conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Council will require impact assessment of proposed development in Brittas and Aghfarrell on the feeding areas of protected Greylag Geese’

The Council will help ensure that any E.U and Nationally protected species are not placed under further risk of reduction in population size.