Limerick recognises the importance of nature and biodiversity and is committed to the protection and conservation of our natural assets for future generations.
Limerick City’s main areas of natural habitats containing significant biodiversity are based around the notable network of rivers, including the River Shannon - the largest river in Ireland – the Abbey River and Ballynaclough River as well as wetlands, grasslands and established woodlands. The City’s waterways also include habitats and species of national importance which are protected under Irish and European Union legislation.
A Biodiversity Plan for the City was prepared in 2012. The aim of the plan is: “To maintain, protect and enhance the biodiversity of Limerick City for future generations and to educate and promote the importance of Limerick City’s biodiversity for all”.
In 2018, Limerick City & County Council began a ‘rewilding’ project to encourage biodiversity and create additional habitat within the city for pollinators. Three public green areas were chosen for the pilot. A botanist was employed to study the areas each month during the growing season and report on species diversity, suitability of species for pollinators, undesirable and/or invasive species and appropriate management strategies.
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Creating a Biodiversity Garden
A small green space beside Council Headquarters will be developed into a biodiversity garden to provide an example of what can be done in a small urban garden to invite nature in.
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Let it Bee
One of the simplest actions that can be taken to help pollinators is to do nothing!
