A “highly successful” biodiversity project has come to Kerry for the first time, with applications now open for interested landowners. The Hare’s Corner initiative will provide support for the creation of pro-wildlife features on farmland such as ponds, mini-woodlands and hedgerows. Kerry is one of 10 counties involved in The Hare’s Corner project this year, including Limerick, Wexford and Kilkenny. Last year, The Hare’s Corner marked its fifth anniversary by creating 1,600 habitats for biodiversity in six counties around Ireland. Lee Worrell, The Hare's Corner Co-ordinator, said: “We are delighted to be in Kerry for the first time in 2026 after having such a highly successful first year in the country.”“It has been heartening for us to see the amount of interest The Hare’s Corner generates up and down the country.”Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting scheme

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 03:30 UTC