Community stewardship of Bertra presentation and exhibition

THE dunes at Bertra beach are in danger and will disappear if action is not taken now.

Increased storm frequency, rising sea levels and recreational use of the dunes have all contributed to the erosion and destabilisation of the dunes.

In the past 12 years the marram grass, which holds the dune sand together, has decreased by 62% and this trend is likely to continue if we don’t act to reverse the degradation and implement regenerative practices and management.

ACT (Accelerating Change Together) are developing a vision in collaboration with Bertra Connected, Mayo County Council, the CARO and other stakeholders that aims to become a blueprint for Bertra’s future.

This vision, which is funded by the Heritage Council, shows how the dunes can be regenerated through a series of projects and initiatives with a focus on collective stewardship, nature-based solutions and innovative practices.

A presentation of the draft Community Stewardship of Bertra Vision, and also an exhibition, is taking place this week as part of Westival.

The presentation will take place on Thursday, October 27, at 7 p.m. in the old Dunnes building on Castlebar Street in Westport, with a number of speakers and also the launch of the exhibition. The exhibition will be open from October 28 to 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day.