Habitat and key species conservation

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• Coillte will work with the Project Team on a developing a Biodiversity plan for ex-commercial plantations in the area.

• The NPWS will introduce habitat enhancements for key species such as Lesser Horseshoe Bat and Otter, and will implement controls on invasive species.

• The OPW will assist the Project Team in redesigning Drain Management Plans for the area and trialling new environmental management measures.

• The Project will purchase or lease a small area of land on or near the lake shore, for the purposes of demonstration and conservation activities including wetland construction, habitat restoration, and associated training courses.