A new action plan for nature in Meath – have your say!
Meath County Council is at an advanced stage in the preparation of the Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 – 2030.
A draft Biodiversity Action Plan has been produced by the local authority with the support of the Biodiversity Working Group of the Meath Heritage Forum. It sets out a statement of intent by Meath County Council in relation the local authority's role in the protection and conservation of nature in the county over the next 6 years. The draft is accompanied by the following:
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report
- Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report
Completion of this survey constitutes an official submission in the public consultation on the draft Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 - 2030. We want to hear your views on the draft plan — what you support, what can be improved, and what actions you think should be prioritised.
Please note: Submissions received by Meath County Council will be made available to the public.
Any queries associated with the consultation should be forwarded to biodiversity@meathcoco.ie.
Key Dates
Consultation Period: Tuesday 5th August – Friday 5th September 2025
Closing Date for Submissions: 5.00pm, Friday 5th September 2025
Public Consultation Events
Come along to meet our Biodiversity Officer and discuss the Draft Meath Biodiversity Action Plan in person:
- 5th August – Ashbourne Library | 12:30pm – 2.30pm
- 6th August – Bettystown Library | 12:30pm – 2.30pm
- 7th August – Dunshaughlin Library | 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- 11th August – Trim Library | 12:30pm – 2.30pm
- 12th August – Kells Library | 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- 13th August – Navan Library | 12:30pm – 2.30pm
If none of the above dates or times suit, you can join our Biodiversity Officer for an online presentation and overview of the Draft Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 - 2030:
- 14th August – Online Information Session | 7pm – 8pm
To register for the online information session on 14th August email biodiversity@meathcoco.ie, or click on the link below:
Draft Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 – 2030 - Public Consultation – Online Session Link
Read the Draft Plan
How to Make a Submission
Online: Complete the survey below.
By post: FAO Biodiversity Officer, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291. All submissions by post should be clearly marked ‘Submission – Draft Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 – 2030’.
Next Steps
All submissions and observations received will be fully considered prior to the finalisation of the Meath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030.
Further Information
What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is nature. Biodiversity describes the variety of life on Earth – the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world.
What is a Local Authority Biodiversity Action Plan?
A Local Authority Biodiversity Action Plan is designed to provide a structured approach to biodiversity conservation at the local authority level. It outlines the objectives, strategies, and actions needed to protect and enhance biodiversity within a specific local authority area.
All surveys / submissions should be received no later than 5pm on Friday 5th September 2024.