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1. Bog RestorationCommunity involvement
2. Turf cuttingYyyyypppppppp - Use of Machines 1990s - made turf cutting possible - Eu Directive
3. Not Easy -Majority of rural dwelling ff depend on turf for fuel. - Radical change requiredNothing offered to off set family costsA political hot potato
4. Valuable? - Turf over wild life - Communities interests - National Interest - wetland and bogs as places of heritage biodiversityLong term valuet to community
5. Education - The community - Families - Fuel Poverty - benefits in the long termHow to inform Different approaches from Government
6. Community involvement - Ownership - Informed - A vision of what might be.Understanding of sacrifices which must be made.Structure that is respected by stakeholdersRoom for problem resolution
7. Wetlands Forum11 local networks.These include Abbeyleix, Corlea, Cabragh, Laois Offaly Wildlife Trust, Cloughjordan, Kenagh, Boora, Clara, Kerry, Meath, Westmeath and Kildare.Aim To foster community involvement in wetlands and bog restoration
8. ActivitiesThe identification of potential wetland sites in communities and communities who wish to evaluate their own areas.The co-ordination of targeted event, seminars on community involvement.The provision of direct assistance to groups who wish to explore new projects.The attendance at events to promote the network and attract new members. The organisation of Forum meetings including identifying expert speakers and recording minutes.Organisation of training workshops based on membership demands
9. The 20-20-60 ruleChrys Uys20% hold extreme views against 20 hold extreme views in favour60% are open minded and will examine the practical implications
10. IssuesAlternative fuelCompensationBenefits of conservationCommunity ownershipCommunity capacity
11. The futureBogs and Wetlands with a different purposeNew benefits to communitiesImaginative ideas from communities
12. Finally Lets us start here in 2015