b'Goal 5 Natural Resources and Cultural Infrastructure Objective 2:To support Bio-diversity for its intrinsic value within the natural environmentNo. ActionLead & Partner(s)BudgetedTimeframe S/M/L12.Reviewthe Kildare Bio-diversity Plan and provide Heritage Officer3 Shortfor actions that ensure:All risks from adverse climate change have been identified.Future changes are assessed and measures employed to address issues identified. Carbon capture within habitats is considered. An examination of the changes in seasonality. The impact of invasive species are examined. 13.Research and map areas considered beneficial for use asPlanning SectionXShortLong local carbon offset through carbon sequestration and Heritage Officer include in Green Infrastructure strategy.(Biodiversity)14.Implement a training programme within Kildare County Heritage OfficerXShortLong Council to develop cohesion across all functions and (Biodiversity) enable staff to undertake appropriate management Environment Section of invasive species, including:Community Section Invasive species training and awareness.LEADER Introduction of a new hedge cutting and land maintenance plan to limit spread of invasive species. Introduction of appropriate spray times / schedule. Explore potential of providing this training for populationincluding farmers, property developers, tidy towns workers.15.To support bio-diversity through natural pollination: Heritage OfficerXShort, Medium & (a) Implement the National Pollinator Plan at(Biodiversity)Longappropriate locationsDAFM(b)Examine the impacts of extreme weather events on pollinator sites to establish the impact on food availability and the type of resilience measures that may need to be employed(c) Explore ways to increase the range of plant species with the aim of increasing food sources and habitats for pollinators. (d)Examine ways to reduce the impact of a longer growingseason on lifecycles of bees and other pollinators in termsof food availability and lifecycles mismatch. (e)In collaboration with communities, and as part of thegreen schools campaign, identify suitable new sites for theimplementation of the Pollinator Plan and to ensurecontinued maintenance and upkeep.16.Review and assess the choice of seeds and plants for ParksXShortLong planting in parks with aim of limiting vulnerabilityto harsher conditions and maintaining andincreasing biodiversity. 83'