A recent publication by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, ‘
Working together for Biodiversity, Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ noted the achievements by Dublin City Council to promote pollinators over the past five years on Dublin’s north side. Through Artane, Donaghmede, Donnycarney, Finglas Village, Cabra, Ballymun and Santry, there have been several initiatives involving the planting of over 10,000 square metres of spring bulbs, 5,000 square metres of wildflowers, 350 square metres of wildflower turf and 130 square metres of bee and butterfly bulb mixes. Over 60 flowering trees have also been planted in Artane, Donaghmede and Glasnevin.
Parks staff have also worked with community groups in the north inner city to distribute bulbs, wildflower seeds and advice to enable residents to improve the area for biodiversity