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[Press Release: December 19th, 2007] Renewal of NeighbourWood Schemes is good for Bray says Green Party Cllr.Green Party Cllr. Caroline says the announcement of the reopening of the Native Woodland Scheme and also the NeighbourWood Scheme under the new Forestry Programme 2007-2013 is good news for Bray."The NeighbourWood Scheme is aimed at developing 'close to home' woodland amenities for local people to visit and enjoy on a regular basis," Cllr. Burrell said. "This is the kind of Scheme that would be ideal for parts of Bray Head and I will be requesting that Bray Town Council apply for this Scheme. Parts of Bray Head have in recent years lost many trees and other shrubs due to vandalism and fires and it would be good to see these replaced with native species." The scheme provides funding to local authorities and others to improve existing woodlands, to develop new woodlands and to install recreational facilities. A key feature of this scheme is that projects are developed in partnership with local communities and recreational users. "I would like to highlight the importance of our native woodlands, a key component of Ireland's biodiversity representing a unique community of plants and animals which is right on our doorstep" said Cllr. Burrell. "The Native Woodland Scheme aims protect and expand Ireland's native woodlands by providing funding to local authorities and landowners to carry out necessary works in existing native woodlands and to establish new native woodlands."
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