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BREE DEVELOPMENT GROUP LTD                                            

 

A bid by Bree Dev Tidy Towns to improve the local environment has been given a boost thanks to a cash injection by An Taisce.  The Tidy Towns Committee are developing  a 5 year Plan which aims to ensure Biodiversity by conserving the natural habitats and wild flora and fauna in the Parish.  The provision of additional bird box,nesting box and planting of native trees and shrubs will help sustain the existing wildlife and provide the community with greater access to their natural environment

 

Through the Green Communities Project, An Taisce is able to offer financial assistance to community groups who have demonstrated a commitment to restoring their communities to their former glory.

 

The cash support has been made possible by funding from the European Regional Development Interreg 4A Ireland Wales Programme and will be used by volunteer groups to help cover the costs of insurance, tools, equipment, publicity and training. 

 

Additional support for communities is offered by An Taisce appointed project officers who are on hand to offer help and advice on forming groups, holding events and applying for grants. The officers are funded via the Interreg 4A Green Communities Project.

 

For more information on An Taisce’s small grants scheme or to get contact details of your local project officer email:

ecullen@eeu.antaisce.org

 

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NOTES TO EDITORS

 

 

 

1.        Green Communities is a cross-border project between Keep Wales Tidy and An Taisce, Ireland.

 

 

2.        Small grants are available to community groups following a successful application to the European Regional Development Fund Interreg 4A Ireland Wales programme.