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Don't Mow Let It Grow

This exciting project is led by Causeway Coast to focus on the conservation of semi-natural grassland over the next three years.

Team

The project team comprises of the Steering Group, which is composed of representatives from each of the project partners, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Transport NI and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) covering a range of skills from section engineer, land management, policy and biodiversity. In addition to the Steering Group a range of consultants have been appointed, under the direction of the steering group to deliver the various elements of the project, including site survey and management options, training, public relations, events, engagement, website, signage and economic appraisal.
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Gareth Doyle, Rachel Bain
CCGBC

Gareth, Head of Estates is responsible for the management of the Councils estate including its grasslands and one of Biodiversity Officer Rachel’s role is to help the Council fulfil its biodiversity duty including to develop ways to manage Council land for the benefit of biodiversity and people.

Austin Montgomery, James Middleton
Transport NI

Austin and James are the section engineers responsible for the road network in the project area, including the cutting regime for the verges and preventing the spread of IAS. Also representing Transport NI on the steering group are Gary Quinn, Jackie Kelly and Joe Lawson.

 

Melina Quinn, Aoibhinn Corrigan
NIEA

Melina and Aoibhinn both work for NIEA within the biodiversity unit and have a in depth knowledge of semi-natural and species rich grassland. They are also part of the steering group for the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.

Ian Dickie, Erin Ginaferrara
Eftec

Eftec are environmental economists motivated to understand and demonstrate the value of the environment to society. We will be conducting an economic appraisal of the wider social, environmental, and economic impacts of Don’t Mow Let it Grow management options, providing evidence to inform decision-making.

Clive Mellon, Dave Allen
Allen & Mellon Environmental

Allen and Mellon was involved in the successful development stage of the Don’t Mow Let it Grow project in 2015 and is responsible for the site selection, survey and training elements of the current project.  This involves close co-operation with the other consultants involved as well as the key volunteers engaged in the project.

Volunteers

A great way to be part of this project is to become a volunteer. Learn new skills through the training provided, become a site guardian and monitor your site and see how it benefits from the change in management or help raise awareness and educate the community on the importance of our semi-natural grasslands and pollinators.
Volunteer opportunities

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