by newcountryside | Feb 27, 2024 | Biodiversity, countryside, Environment, NPWS, wildlife management
Vegetation, such as hedgerows and scrub, provides a home and a vital habitat for birds and wildlife, especially during breeding and nesting season. Legislation prohibits damage to vegetation from March 1st to August 31st, with limited exemptions. National Parks...
by Barbara Killeen | Dec 7, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside
Highest number of young Curlew fledged into the wild since 2017. Thirty-eight breeding pairs confirmed in the nine geographical areas of the programme – an increase of twelve on 2022. Conservation efforts within the CCP areas are having a positive impact on the...
by Barbara Killeen | Aug 10, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Predation
Key findings 2023 data shows an overall 35% increase in the population of corncrakes in Ireland over the past five years A total of 218 corncrake breeding territories were recorded in 2023, up by 10% on 2022 and exceeding 200 for the first time in a decade. First...
by newcountryside | Apr 11, 2023 | competition, countryside, photos
IFA Countryside is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Wildlife & Nature Photography Competition. The aim of the competition is to showcase the beauty of wildlife and nature in the Irish landscape. The theme of the competition is ‘Exploring the Irish...
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,...
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...
