There's something special about Tracton...
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WATER QUALITY SURVEY
Water is key to the beauty and viability of the Tracton area, which is home to rare and protected species of plants and insects. The first step to preserving and enhancing the rich biodiversity and our incomparable environment was to survey the quality of the water in the Minane River Valley. This survey was was carried out during 2022. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: |
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From an ecological perspective, the diversity of the natural habitats in our local area makes Tracton unique.
The combination of woodland, estuary, salt marsh, open farmland, freshwater lake, rivers and shoreline attracts a wide variety of butterflies, moths migrant birds and other animals, and it supports rare and unusual plants. To the members of these different species Tracton is home; it provides the special conditions they require to survive, grow, thrive and rear their families.
If you are interested to learn more about the wonderfully unique environment in which you live, and also fun ways in which you and your family can appreciate and contribute to maintaining this biodiversity, please provide us with your email address so that we can notify you of upcoming activities and events.
These include:
For further information please email Helen, or call 087 2909739.
The combination of woodland, estuary, salt marsh, open farmland, freshwater lake, rivers and shoreline attracts a wide variety of butterflies, moths migrant birds and other animals, and it supports rare and unusual plants. To the members of these different species Tracton is home; it provides the special conditions they require to survive, grow, thrive and rear their families.
If you are interested to learn more about the wonderfully unique environment in which you live, and also fun ways in which you and your family can appreciate and contribute to maintaining this biodiversity, please provide us with your email address so that we can notify you of upcoming activities and events.
These include:
- Monthly nature walks
- Nature documentaries
- Workshops for adults and children
- Talks
- River trips
For further information please email Helen, or call 087 2909739.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead (cultural anthropololgist)
Margaret Mead (cultural anthropololgist)
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Photos by Derry Manley...
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