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The system would require landscape features and semi-natural areas to be mapped at a farm-scale level. \ Philip Doyle
Scoring Irish farms based on the volume of semi-natural vegetation and landscape features present has been suggested as Ireland’s flagship eco-scheme by a group of scientists and researchers.
The proposals have been made as part of an EU-wide report on how the next CAP can improve biodiversity.
Around 25% of Ireland’s direct payment budget, some €300m, is to be ring-fenced for eco-schemes. Eco-schemes will be voluntary for farmers, but those who opt out will not secure a full direct payment.
Farmers on designated land could be paid up to €490/ha for extensively grazing cattle and not spreading fertiliser as part of a range of schemes proposed by the Department of Heritage aimed at conserving habitats and birds.
The Prioritised Action Framework for Natura 2000 in Ireland sets out measures and schemes for the country’s Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protected Areas (SPA).