by Barbara Killeen | Jan 20, 2022 | Angling, Biodiversity, countryside, Environment, Fishing, Littering, Water, wildlife management
Wednesday 19th January: A new initiative to raise awareness about the spread of harmful invasive plant species and the impact of litter on Irish waterways has been launched by Leave No Trace Ireland in partnership with Waterways Ireland, the National Biodiversity Data...
by Barbara Killeen | Dec 8, 2021 | Biodiversity, Community, Conservation, countryside, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, wildlife management
2022 Local Biodiversity Action Fund supports locally-led projects that align with actions under National Biodiversity Action Plan It will also support the national rollout of the Biodiversity Officer Programme Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and...
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 | Apr 28, 2021 | Environment, Habitats, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
The fire in the National Park in Killarney has caused significant damage to wildlife and highlights the dangers of a fire spreading during a prolonged dry spell of weather. Burning outside of the dates set down in legislation should not happen. A full investigation...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 22, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Rural Ireland
Farmers and Rural Ireland Are Supportive of Climate Action IFA President Tim Cullinan said that farmers and rural Ireland support climate action. However, any proposed changes arising from the new Climate Action Bill must be agreed upon with farmers. “I believe that...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 31, 2021 | countryside, Environment, Rural Ireland, Uncategorized
Coillte urges the public not to light outdoor fires – with Easter potentially a high-risk time for forest fire outbreaks Damage and clean-up cost of fires €1.3M in 2020 Almost all forest fires are man made The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued...
