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Drones out to monitor illegal burning

The NPWS is increasing its checks for illegal burning, with drones being used among other aerial methods.

31 August 2024 NEWS

Area managed for corncrakes reaches 25-year high

Although it is a secretive farmland bird, their distinctive call is a feature in some parts of the north and west coasts of Ireland, but was once widespread across the countryside.

20 August 2024 NEWS

One in five NPWS farm plan participants to receive inspection

Some 10% of participants will receive a scheme audit each year for two years, according to tender documents posted by the Department of Housing.

19 August 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Free events planned at national parks to celebrate heritage week

Some stand-out events include walking trails, demonstrations and educational activities from sheep shearing of Claddagh heritage breeds in Connemara or boxty making on the bothy trail.

16 August 2024 NEWS

Four white-tailed eagle chicks released in Killarney

Some 27 white-tailed eagle chicks are to be released this year as part of an NPWS reintroduction programme.

6 August 2024 NEWS
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Voluntary aspect must be 'enshrined' in Nature Restoration Law

Funding must also be provided for the new nature law and guaranteed for 20 to 30 years.

24 July 2024 NEWS
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Curlews bred in Fota to be released in Leitrim

Jim Flynn, a sheep and suckler farmer from Drumshanbo, said being part of project to preserve curlews in the area 'means a lot to him'.

22 July 2024 NEWS

Letter on lack of guidance for Irish suckler farmers

"The NPWS grazes 16,000ha and An Taisce 2,000ha respectively in Donegal, solely by red deer." - Ger Roarty, Co Donegal

10 July 2024
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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.

27 June 2024 NEWS