
High Nature Value Services (HNVS)
HNVS is responsible for the administration of the Burren Programme, an agri-environment scheme that promotes conservation of the region’s heritage, environment and communities.
The Burren Community Charter sets out a vision for the Burren Where a high quality of life is enjoyed by all
The Burren Community Charter sets out a vision for the Burren Where a high quality of life is enjoyed by all
The Burren is a truly unique place - presenting unique challenges and opportunities. The Burren Community Charter aims to allow the Burren community shape its own future, deciding for itself how best to address these challenges and opportunities. The Burren Community Charter sets out a vision for the Burren Where a high quality of life is enjoyed by all
What work the Heritage Council is funding this year:
The ongoing Charter Administration and Community engagement. This includes maintenance of relevant websites, social media, media relations, newsletters and enquiries. The funding was also used for design, printing and marekting related to the Burren Winterage Weekend (www.burrenwinterage.com) which is a community-led initiative that was borne out of the Burren Community Charter process.
Since its inception, the Burren Community Charter has achieved a great deal for the Burren. Through organisational cooperation and community engagement a number of recommendations arising from the Charter consultation process have been acted upon, including:
Other developments to which the Charter process has contributed include the completion of a feasibility study on the Burren as a Learning Landscape (2013), the Learning Landscape Symposium (2012-15), the designation of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark and receipt of Burren Tourism LIFE funding, the expansion of the Burren in Bloom festival across the Burren and the awarding of the European Diploma for Protected Areas to the Burren (2013).
Áine Bird, Charter Administrator
T: +353 91 638096
E: aine@burrenbeo.com
www.burrencommunitycharter.com
HNVS is responsible for the administration of the Burren Programme, an agri-environment scheme that promotes conservation of the region’s heritage, environment and communities.
County Heritage Officers play a key role in promoting heritage awareness, developing policy and providing advice and information on local as well as national heritage issues.
The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland is an all-island centre for archaeology and heritage science.