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 | Oct 5, 2021 | Biodiversity, Conservation, wildlife management
IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman and Smart Farming’s Programme Leader, Paul O’Brien said that while hedgerow cutting is now permitted to the end of February, farmers should be aware that hedges provide food and shelter and habitats for wildlife and birds...
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 | May 20, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Maximum Flexibility Needed for Successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility. The delegation included IFA Rural Development Chairman...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 29, 2021 | Game, Gun Clubs, Member Benefits, Pheasants, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Midland Game Farm is a family run business that was established in 2008 by Adrian Corcoran. Adrian himself has over 25 years of experience in the rearing and management of game birds. They have built up a reputation as a well respected game farm based on the quality...
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...
