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FARMERS and landowners who have lands with river frontage and rich species grassland have been urged to participate in a new Graney sub-catchment pilot results-based environmental water quality scheme. Expressions of interest were sought from land owners to get involved with the Waters of Life project at a public information meeting in Flagmount on Thursday night. Depending on the level of interest, Project Manager, Anne Goggin said the project team will adopt a screening process to assess which farmer can have the most impact, particularly those with river frontage who will be prioritised. Confirming that Coillte is a project partner, she said Coillte has committed resources to its involvement in this project. The project will examine what will be happening in forestry during its lifetime, risk assessing land in terms of acidity, looking at where their efforts should be focused and will then work with Coillte to minimise the impact of any forestry activities. While there isn’t a specified budget …
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