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FLEXABILITY NEEDED ON CONTROLLED GORSE BURNING

FLEXABILITY NEEDED ON CONTROLLED GORSE BURNING

  • February 24, 2021
  • countrysideEnvironmentHabitatsLobbyingUncategorized

IFA has called on the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan to ensure managed burning of gorse is allowed to take place in March due to the inclement wet weather in January and February.

“The extension by a month is of vital importance as it will address better vegetative management; help farmers keep land eligible for various CAP schemes; and reduce uncontrolled wildfires” IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said.

“We want to maintain farming in these areas, while respecting the ecological value of lands with gorse and certain types of grass species.  Without farming, these areas would go wild and the incidence of wildfires would significantly increase,” he said.

“The Minister must take account of how farmers manage their hill land responsibly.  Where land is burned, it is done in a managed way.  Controlled gorse burning has not happened yet this year because there was no opportunity due to the wet weather,” he said.

“Flexibility will allow hill famers to deal with the practical issues they face in managing their hill farms. Wildfires we have seen in the past can be avoided if the window for burning is extended to include the month of March,” he said.

February 24, 2021

FIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RECKLESS DUMPING IN RURAL AREAS – IFA

FIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RECKLESS DUMPING IN RURAL AREAS – IFA

  • February 26, 2020
  • EnvironmentHabitatsLobbyingRural Ireland

IFA has made a submission to the Department of Environment calling for urgent action to tackle the issue of reckless littering in rural areas.

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February 26, 2020

GREENWAYS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO REVIEW CURRENT DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

GREENWAYS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO REVIEW CURRENT DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

  • April 10, 2019
  • EnvironmentHabitatsRural Ireland

IFA has said that the publication of research by Teagasc and NUI Galway highlights the need to review the current approach to developing greenways.

National Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney said, “Recreational routes, such as greenways and blueways, have an important role to play in promoting agri-tourism and economic activity in rural areas. However, they will also have a significant impact on farming activity and rural communities. This is often ignored by councils, such as Kerry County Council, who plough ahead with greenway proposals, impose CPOs and ignore alternative routing options put forward by farmers.”

Thomas Cooney added, “This research highlights post-construction issues that remain unaddressed and ignored. This includes liability where recreational route users stray off designated routes, as well as concerns regarding potential for increased criminal activities, littering and general impact on farming operations.”

IFA has said an alternative approach is needed.  Kerry County Council must end its legal threats on landowners and consider all alternatives presented, rather than imposing a predetermined route for the proposed South Kerry greenway.

April 10, 2019

FARMERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL WALKS SCHEME

FARMERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL WALKS SCHEME

  • March 21, 2019
  • EnvironmentHabitats

IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy has encouraged farmers to apply for the National Walks Scheme, which will double the number of national walks and benefit up to 2,000 farmers. (more…)

March 21, 2019

IFA criticise Minister Madigan for failing to allow burning in March

IFA criticise Minister Madigan for failing to allow burning in March

  • March 1, 2019
  • EnvironmentHabitatsRural Ireland

IFA National Hill Farming Chairman Flor McCarthy has criticised the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Culture Josepha Madigan for not allowing managed burning of gorse to take place in March.

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March 1, 2019

IFA SEEKS FRESH AGREEMENT ON HABITATS DIRECTIVE

IFA SEEKS FRESH AGREEMENT ON HABITATS DIRECTIVE

  • February 26, 2018
  • Habitats

IFA SAC Chairman Padraic Joyce is insisting that a new agreement be established to set out the terms under which the EU Habitats and Bird’s Directive is to be implemented.

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February 26, 2018

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