burren LIFE

BFCP Resources

The BurrenLIFE Project has produced a set of farming for conservation best practice guides. The guides can be downloaded from Best Practice Guides

A list of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ regarding technical aspects of the BFCP is available for BFCP advisors on “BFCP Advisors FAQs” (updated 11-7-11): FAQs

A list of BFCP trained advisors is available on BFCP Advisors 2011

The BFCP workers database file contains names and contact details for farm workers with a range of skills including scrub removal and stone wall repair. For full list, please download
Workers

A copy of the Field assessment sheet to be used by Farm Advisors when assessing Measure 2 works is available at Field Record Sheet

A copy of the Desk Record Sheet to be used by Farm Advisors when preparing for a farm visit is available at Desk Record Sheet

A copy of a Notifiable Action form for work planned on SAC land is available at Notifiable Action Form

An information note on ‘Burning Cut Scrub’ from Clare County Council (www.clarecoco.ie/water-waste-environment/enforcement/burning/) is available by clicking on Burning Brashings Guidance Note

Traditional Burren Gate Design – promoted by BFCP and available from
Padraic Howley 065-7088075 or 086-2747071. Download images of gates here Gates

Declaration form D1 and Declaration form D2 available for download:
D1
D2

A list of suppliers used by BFCP farmers for products and services may be downloaded from Suppliers 2012

BFCP Farm Plan Workbook Template Year 3. New Farm Plan Template, dates Jan 13 2012. Password protected for use by BFCP Advisors only. Download at Workbook Year 3

The current status of any farm plan submitted may be checked by clicking on

Status