Peatland

Fury over peatland appeals

The row centres on a contentious Department demand that farmers confirm that land parcels under appeal have never been drained.

NEWS 30 July 2025

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New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 29 July 2025

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

NEWS 28 July 2025

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

Large-scale illegal extraction of peat 'widespread' – EPA

Large-scale illegal extraction of peat 'widespread' – EPA

Large-scale illegal extraction of peat 'widespread' – EPA

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 25 June 2025

Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding

Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding

"Restoration of peatlands is both costly and complicated," writes Ray O Foghlú. The current system of licensing and permissions is not fit for purpose.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 May 2025

NPWS completed 14 land acquisitions last year

NPWS completed 14 land acquisitions last year

The NPWS completed 14 land acquisitions and initiated 30 prosecutions under wildlife crime legislation in 2024.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 May 2025

Issuing of ACRES scorecards for 2025 commences

Issuing of ACRES scorecards for 2025 commences

The Department’s ACRES section have started to issue scorecards via its AgriSnap portal which is used for determining results-based scores on lands

SCHEMES 15 May 2025

Coillte to fell 840ac of conifer trees to restore Galway peatland

Coillte to fell 840ac of conifer trees to restore Galway peatland

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for Coillte to carry out a large-scale peatland restoration in Derryclare.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 May 2025

Peatlands, trees and the space for nuance

Peatlands, trees and the space for nuance

"The blanket exclusion of unenclosed mineral soils from afforestation makes little ecological sense," writes Ray O Foghlú. More nuance is needed when we talk about soil type and forestry.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 May 2025

CAP simplification must be maximised – IFA

CAP simplification must be maximised – IFA

In addition, the IFA has reiterated its stance that GAEC-2 (protection of peatland and wetland) should be removed from conditionality.

NEWS 15 May 2025

CAP success will depend on funding – Mullooly

CAP success will depend on funding – Mullooly

The Independent MEP was “cautiously” welcoming the European Commission’s CAP simplification proposals, which will now require approval from the European Parliament.

NEWS 15 May 2025

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