We are excited to announce that in January 2026, The Hare’s Corner will be opening applications to 9 counties! We are gearing up to support biodiversity actions by landowners, farmers, schools, and community groups in – Limerick, Offaly, Donegal, Sligo, Monaghan, Louth, Wexford, Kilkenny, and Kerry. The ‘menu’ of supports available include – a mini-woodland (a mix of 50 native trees and advice) , a wildlife hedge (a mix of 50 native trees and advice), a heritage orchard (mix of 5 heritage apple trees and advice), a wildlife pond (hydrologist advice and some expenses towards machinery costs), and ‘Plan for Nature’ (a visit and advice from a Hare’s Corner advisor on how to enhance nature on your site). Application form will go live on the 1st of January on theharescorner.ie. Please note that certain eligibility criteria will apply and if the call is oversubscribed, then places may be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is also given to community groups, schools, and Burrenbeo Trust Members. For more info visit https://theharescorner.ie/supports/. This initiative is being funded through a combination of public and private sector funding, including the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Local Biodiversity Action Fund and is an action of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023 – 2030. Private funders include SSE Generation Green Community Fund, NTR PLC, Greencoat Renewables PLC, ESB and Intact Insurance.