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Climate and environment
New biodiversity indicator for national farm survey
Caitríona Morrissey
Satellite data for the 1,000-plus farms in the national farm survey will be used to measure changes in habitats.
10 July 2024 Climate and environment
Trust is at the heart of our inability to halt biodiversity loss
For Ireland to restore its woodlands, peatlands and grasslands, trust between key stakeholders will have to reestablished, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.
27 June 2024 News
Public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s wildlife legislation
The online public consultation is open until September 13 and is a chance for the public to decide where we should go beyond the minimum protections set down under EU law.
EU Nature Restoration Law finalised amid controversy
After months of uncertainty on the future of the law, EU environment ministers voted to approve it this week at a meeting in Luxembourg.
19 June 2024 Climate and environment
Nature conservationists 'not engaged enough' with farmers
Barry O’Donoghue of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) made the comments at a conference on land use in Co Clare.
5 June 2024 News
New system for deer licences launched by Minister Noonan
Applications for deer hunting licences for the coming season can now be submitted to the NPWS through a new online portal.
4 June 2024 News
Farming to be maintained in new national park - INHFA
The NPWS has given its commitment to maintain current farming practices on the newly acquired national park at the Conor Pass.
30 May 2024 News
Trail showcases semi-natural grasslands
Semi-natural grasslands are highlighted as being essential for biodiversity and the new grasslands trail initiative aims to showcase their worth.
29 May 2024 Schemes
Minister Noonan launches Grasslands Trail during National Biodiversity Week
Minister Noonan has launched the Grasslands Trail, which consists of nine sites of semi-natural grasslands around Ireland.
23 May 2024 News
Smallest farms only produce 4% of sector's emissions
The Small Farm Survey flagged small farms as being important for agriculture's sustainability.
22 May 2024 News
Government to launch major review of wildlife legislation in summer
An extensive public consultation on the review of Ireland’s wildlife legislation is to open in mid-June.
20 May 2024 Climate and environment
National Biodiversity Week celebrates Ireland's 600 Natura 2000 sites
This week celebrates National Biodiversity Week and Minister Malcolm Noonan has called on the public to immerse themselves in the natural world and celebrate the diversity of life.
20 May 2024 News