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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 246

MOTION: Councillor Carly Bailey

Protect and enhance the natural heritage and biodiversity of the county and develop policies and objectives to at least reflect the objectives of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021, or subsequent plans and to go above and beyond such plans where resources are available.

REPORT:

The commitments sought by the motion are covered by the CE Recommendation ‘Develop policies and objectives within the Draft Plan that reflect the objectives of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021, or subsequent plans’ and recommendations including for the protection of trees and hedgerows recognising their value to natural heritage, biodiversity and climate action.

Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment to reflect the CE Recommendation:  

‘Develop policies and objectives within the Draft Plan that reflect the objectives of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021, or subsequent plans.’