Cork City's Biodiversity Action Plan - The Heritage Council

ContentsIntroduction - The Importance of Biodiversity 1What is Biodiversity? 1Cork City’s Unique Natural Heritage 1Why is Biodiversity important? 2Legislative Background 2Principal National and International Legislation 3Why does Cork City need a Local Biodiversity Action Plan? 4Aims and Objectives of the Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan 5Cork City’s Biodiversity- An Overview 7Designated sites for Nature Conservation within Cork City 7Designated Sites Just Beyond the City Boundaries 9Overview of Other City Habitats and Species 10Cork City’s Species and Habitats of Special Conservation Importance 12Ways we can help our local Biodiversity 13Cork City’s Biodiversity Action Plan 15Preparation of the Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan 15Building Biodiversity Partnerships 15Biodiversity Actions for Cork City 16Monitoring and Review 19Implementation of the Plan 19Appendix 1 Principal Legislation relating to Biodiversity 21Appendix 2 Biodiversity working group members 21Appendix 3 Protected species within Cork City 23Appendix 4 Cork City’s Species and Habitats of special conservation importance 26Appendix 5 Consultation Submissions 29Appendix 6 Useful contact details 30Glossary 31Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan 2009-2014Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina)