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Calls for Vigilance to Protect Nature as Nesting & Breeding Season Approaches

Calls for Vigilance to Protect Nature as Nesting & Breeding Season Approaches

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...
Coillte confirms to IFA They’re not Working on Any Further Partnerships with Funds

Coillte confirms to IFA They’re not Working on Any Further Partnerships with Funds

by Barbara Killeen | Jan 26, 2023 | Climate, Environment, Sustainability

The IFA met with Coillte CEO Imelda Hurley and Managing Director Mark Carlin yesterday in the Irish Farm Centre to discuss the controversy over Coillte working with a private equity fund to plant forestry in Ireland. IFA Farm Forestry Chair Jason Fleming said there...
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...
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...
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