FORUM Connemara CLG has announced a unique opportunity for locals in the area to receive free training in various environmental management skills.
These skills, such as fencing, chainsaw use, and pesticide and herbicide use, are key skills for those, specialising in the control of invasive species and environmental restoration.
The Dúlra Project, focuses on environmental management initiatives and community engagement, creating a positive impact on the local ecosystem.
The Dúlra project is run by FORUM Connemara and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS) with support from the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP, an EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project.
FORUM thanked Údarás na Gaeltachta who are also provided funding to enable the funding to be offered to more people across Connemara.
The training is scheduled for February and is provided free of charge to successful applicants. Sessions will take place in Rossaveel, Inverin, Recess, Moyard, and Maam.
Prospective training candidates are invited to submit their interest on a form (available in both English and Irish) that can be downloaded from forumconnemara.ie/dulra. The form can also be filled out online on the website.
Completed forms can be sent to:
Roisin Gannon, Dúlra Project, FORUM Connemara, Ellis Hall, Letterfrack, H91 CD45. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to r.gannon@forumconnemara.ie.
The Closing Date for Applications to participate in the training program is 31st January at 12pm.
Due to a limited number of available training places, not all applicants may be selected to participate in the program. All applicants will be contacted if they were successful in their submission.
