NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Actions Currently Budgeted

TREE MANAGEMENT

N26 Maintain and expand community gardens and allotments for local food production

N27 Support local communities with biodiversity education

In the next 5 years

EWCC # of sites across County

In the next 5 years EWCC, CCEAO # of participants, yearly reports

Update: A review of the South Dublin County Council’s allotments strategy is underway.

Update: Eco Week 2022 delivered in March. New Community Action Climate Grant due to be delivered by local authorities in 2022. SDCC continues to deliver the Minor Landscaping element of the Social Credits Scheme. This includes the provision of a horticulturist who advises groups what to plant, when to plant it and how to look after it

SDCC are working with and supporting local communities on the development of mini woodland projects at Sean Walsh Park and Mill Lane Palmerstown. SDCC plan to produce an information booklet (plus online version) describing how to establish a mini-woodland/ stepping stones forest. This will include choosing a suitable site, ground preparation, ordering plants , planting and maintenance.

Ongoing

Ongoing

N28 Sustainable gardening workshops In the next 5 years EWCC, CCEAO # of workshops held, # of attendees

Update: SDCC continues to deliver the Minor Landscaping element of the Social Credits Scheme. This programme includes the provision of a horticulturist to advises groups on suitable plant species, planting schedules and aftercare. Pilot Composting for Schools project was delivered.

SDCC are also working with and supporting local communities with the development of mini woodland projects at Sean Walsh Park and Mill Lane Palmerstown. SDCC plan to produce an information booklet (plus online version) describing how to establish a mini-woodland/ stepping stones forest. This will include choosing a suitable site, ground preparation, ordering plants, planting and maintenance. SDCC SuDS householders guide outlines effective measures of using planting to enhance gardens, manage rainfall and provide habitats for pollinators.

Actions Awaiting Budget

N29 Develop demonstration sites to show how to combine nature conservation with existing land uses

In the next 5 years

EWCC Demonstration sites implemented

Update: SDCC’s Green Infrastructure Strategy will include a range of Case studies including pollinator sites. The development Old Bawn Pavilion includes green roof and SuDS provisions. Integrated Constructed Wetlands currently in development as part of the Life project and the Flood Alleviation Schemes will also demonstrate how to combine nature and biodiversity with existing land use.