This page should be read in conjunction with the proposed Biodiversity Park for Johnstown.
12,500 sqm of grass lawn (including a small section of Birch Estate) with 3 existing clusters of mature trees and one play space cut short with 2 footpaths.
Themed biodiversity pockets including mini forests, urban orchards, pollinator flower beds, habitat displays of log piles, exposed earth & bee posts, bug hotels, bird boxes, leaf mold cages, grass composting. Initially connected via a twisting short cut grass path, Metges Road hedgerow barrier, 6 week perimeter lawn, summer meadows, and residents managed short cut play areas.
The groups we'll be seeking approval from to develop and take this to the next design stage:
✔ Tidy Towns Committee
✔ Elm & Chestnut Committee
✔ Elm & Chestnut Residents - August 18th.
Johnstown Residents
✔ Biodiversity Officer
Climate Action Team - August 28th.
Area Engineer
Elected Councillors
Others
✔ Wild About Navan
✔ Mini Forests Group
Birdwatch Ireland
Ecologist
Tus
St Stephen's National School
Colaiste Na Mi Secondary School
Potential plan
Involve residents in improving the concept and design principles - form a consultation group.
Engage an ecologist to complete the design.
Identifying actionable activity times, volunteer involvement, and costings.
Gain approvals and seek funding.
Based on funding opportunities, create a realistic schedule.