LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN)
In 2021 there were 160 farmer in the WAN results-based agri-environment payment scheme (RBPS) and this increased to over 800 farmers in the in 2022 covering 65,000ha in 8 SACs.
The target area for 2023 is to survey a maximum of 5 of the 11 project sites within the WAN target area. This accounts for c.63,000 ha of blanket bog and associated habitats. The remaining project sites (c.73,000 ha) will be surveyed over 2024 and 2025
The impact of drainage, burning and grazing will also be reported;
This assessment will also report on the restoration potential of the blanket bog and associated habitats.
