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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...
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...
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...
Heather cutting on the Knockmealdown Mountains

Heather cutting on the Knockmealdown Mountains

by Barbara Killeen | Mar 23, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Uncategorized, wildlife management

IFA Countryside were recently invited by ABGN Gun Club as they carried out vital conservation work on the glorious Knockmealdown mountains.  Also invited was Senator Garrett Ahearn.  AGBN raised concerns with Senator Ahearn about the ability to burn heather....
Controlled Burning Period Must Be Extended to Include March – IFA

Controlled Burning Period Must Be Extended to Include March – IFA

by Barbara Killeen | Feb 18, 2022 | Biodiversity, Climate, Conservation, countryside, Environment, Sustainability

The IFA National Hill Farming Chairman Cáillin Conneely has called on the Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to ensure the managed burning of gorse is allowed in March. At a meeting with the Minister, Cáillin Conneely said the extension by a month will bring a number of...
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