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Funding for locally led biodiversity projects doubled to €3m

Funding for locally led biodiversity projects doubled to €3m

by Barbara Killeen | Jan 25, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, Sustainability

2023 Local Biodiversity Action Fund supports Local Authorities to progress local biodiversity projects Local Authorities can now apply for funding for 2023 projects Funded projects must align to the actions of the National Biodiversity Action Plan  Malcolm Noonan TD,...
Public consultation on Ireland’s Fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) launched

Public consultation on Ireland’s Fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) launched

by Barbara Killeen | Sep 23, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Environment, NPWS, Sustainability

Members of the public can submit their views by November 9th Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan T.D. has launched a public consultation for the fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). Members of the public are encouraged to...
Government announces €1.4 million for local biodiversity projects

Government announces €1.4 million for local biodiversity projects

by Barbara Killeen | Sep 22, 2022 | Biodiversity, Environment

128 community projects have been funded across all 31 local authorities They include restoration, invasive species management, surveys, education and awareness projects All support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan, the new draft of which is...
Farmers praised as Irish corncrake numbers increase by 5%

Farmers praised as Irish corncrake numbers increase by 5%

by Barbara Killeen | Sep 22, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside

Irish Corncrake numbers are increasing Farmers praised for their role in 5% population increase CorncrakeLIFE project and Corncrake Grant Scheme having an impact At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase...
Glenveagh National Park Brings the Curriculum Alive for Irish Teachers

Glenveagh National Park Brings the Curriculum Alive for Irish Teachers

by Barbara Killeen | Aug 12, 2022 | Biodiversity, Environment, Habitats, Sustainability, wildlife management

As part of its education and awareness remit, the team of staff at Glenveagh National Park in Donegal have resumed the popular summer teachers course ‘Learning Through The Landscape’, which has welcomed 20 participants from all over the country. The purpose of the...
Ireland’s first captive-bred Natterjack toadlets released into the wild

Ireland’s first captive-bred Natterjack toadlets released into the wild

by Barbara Killeen | Jul 26, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation

Joint initiative between NPWS and Fota Wildlife Park has released 6,000 toadlets to date This year’s cohort includes toadlets bred in captivity for the first time A new scheme will pay farmers to protect the habitat of this endangered species Almost 500 Natterjack...
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