b'Goal 5 Natural Resources and Cultural Infrastructure No. ActionLead & Partner(s)BudgetedTimeframe S/M/L5.To drive awareness: Environment SectionXShortLong (a) Encourage the use of information boards at amenity, Parkstourism, wilderness, natural landscape, cultural heritage Heritage Officer and other appropriate locations across the county to LEADER bring awareness and encourage respect of the benefits Kildare Filte of natural environment and its role in Climate Action.(b) Develop and implement an awareness campaignaround the role of the natural environment and itspositive contribution to Climate Action and the roleKildare County Council plays in working with the natural environment in this context. E.g. Incorporateinto the Green Schools Award Schemes.6.Review planting policy to adjust process Parks3 ShortLong taking account of longer growing season. 7.Explore ways to decrease siltation debris during ParksXShortLong periods of high run-off to reduce Area Engineers Eutrophication. 8.Develop a hedge cutting maintenance plan to address Roads SectionXShortLong parts of the road network subject to increased risk of Municipal Districts Offices black ice from shelter. Make provision to include TII landowners in ongoing maintenance and use legislative Landowners powers as necessary.9.Examine methods or new technologies for the watering ParksXShortLong of plants/trees (i.e. gator system, rain harvesting, Area Engineers permeable systems).10.Explore ways/practices to reduce the leaching of soils ParksXShortMedium from the increased drying out during drought periods.Environment Section 3rd Level InstitutionsDAFM11.In collaboration with the NPWS, to work with Climate Action Steering X Medium Long landowners and communities to:Team Identify non-designated bogs/peatlands in the county NPWSthat may be suitable for restoration, re-wetting Landownersand conservation with anemphasis on positive contribution to climate action and carbon sequestration. Explore opportunities with the NPWS, landownersand communities to investigate appropriate restoration options through research and thorough examination of the characteristics of thebog/peatland i.e. condition, depth of drainage, historicaldisturbance, geographical location, ownership, maintenance etc. 82'