by Barbara Killeen | Jan 25, 2022 | Biodiversity, countryside, NPWS, wildlife management
The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is reminding the public the cutting, grubbing, burning or other destruction of “vegetation growing in any hedge or ditch” between 1st March and 31st August is...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 2, 2021 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, NPWS, Open Seasons
As the Open Seasons Order allowing the hunting of birds begins on September 1st Minister of State for Heritage at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Malcolm Noonan has issued the following statement: “Biodiversity in Ireland (as it is globally),...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 23, 2021 | Biodiversity, NPWS
The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have announced the opening of the NPWS Grants for small recording projects 2021. Grants up to a maximum of €5,000 are available to support the recording of all aspects...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 5, 2021 | Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons
The NPWS have published details of the application process for the 2021/2022 season. Full details can be found at https://www.npws.ie/licences/hunting/deer-hunting-licences-2021-2022 Points to Note: Application forms and further info on the 2021/22 season will be...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 3, 2021 | countryside, Environment, Lobbying, NPWS, Shooting, Vermin Control
IMPORTANT The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has extended the deadline for members of the public to forward comments/proposals in relation to the control of certain wild bird species. The new...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 10, 2020 | Lead shot, Lobbying, NPWS, Pheasants, Shooting, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD AMMUNITION OVER WETLANDS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FARMERS IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Paul O’Brien said he has serious concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands. He said the...
