by Barbara Killeen | Aug 19, 2021 | Biodiversity, Conservation, Habitats
A significant milestone has been reached with the re-introduction of White-Tailed (Sea) Eagles to Ireland this month, as twenty one chicks were released into the wild. There was a peaceful, easy feeling among staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at...
by Barbara Killeen | Jul 9, 2021 | Biodiversity
Ministers Noonan and Hackett announce support for the establishment of a pilot National Pollinator Monitoring Scheme Ministers Malcolm Noonan and Pippa Hackett have announced dual Department support for a pilot initiative to establish a National Pollinator Monitoring...
by Barbara Killeen | Jul 6, 2021 | Angling, aquaculture, Biodiversity, Climate, Fishing
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the state agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, has issued an alert, asking the angling community and general public to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon. Also known as...
by Barbara Killeen | Jul 1, 2021 | Biodiversity, DAFM, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, wildlife management
BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES. Fire Danger Notice 05 of 2021 Issue date: 29 June 2021 @ 1600hrs Forest Fire Danger Rating Condition Orange – High Fire Risk Warning Effective From 1200hrs 29/06/2021 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 05/07/2021 Arising...
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 24, 2021 | Biodiversity, countryside, Habitats, Rural Ireland
Launch of Joint Protocol Between National Parks & Wildlife Service & An Garda Síochána on Wildlife Crime Closer working relationships on the very serious issue of wildlife crime have been established between An Garda Siochána and the National Parks and...
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 17, 2021 | aquaculture, Biodiversity, Climate, Fishing
Inland Fisheries Ireland involved in major international research study, tracking salmon from Barrow, Nore, Suir and Blackwater Rivers A new study published in the NATURE Journal this month, Scientific Reports, reveals the marine migration route of Atlantic salmon in...
