Welcome to the Community Wetlands Forum, where we aim to promote the wise use of wetlands and foster community engagement for the protection and management of these important ecosystems. Our mission is to support the protection, management, and wise use of Ireland's wetlands through a network that facilitates the exchange of knowledge, ideas, research, and best practices among community wetland groups. As a representative platform for community-led wetland conservation groups, we adhere to community development principles such as empowerment, participation, inclusion, self-determination, and partnership.

We believe in the value of wetlands for biodiversity, conservation, community integration, well-being, and ownership. We offer various services to achieve our goals, including promoting wetlands and peatlands as important places of biodiversity and conservation, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among members, growing our network by welcoming new community groups, organizing regular Community Wetlands Forum meetings, providing access to conservation best practices and funding possibilities, and connecting members with national and international expertise. Join us in our mission to protect and sustainably manage Ireland's wetlands for present and future generations.

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