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Updates from National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Ireland. Part of @DeptHousingIRL Report wildlife crime to [email protected]
We are v grateful to Minister @COSullivanTD for helping us celebrate the expanded #GrasslandsTrail this wk He joined us @ Cullahill Mountain SAC, & I think he enjoyed it! Check out the excellent video he made 😀 facebook.com/share/v/1EybGt… Visit GreatIrishGrasslands.ie for more
A new €7m open call for project proposals under the European Innovation Partnership to support special farmland wildlife has launched. Applicants may be eligible for funding to cover the cost of developing the proposals. For further information: gov.pulse.ly/olgchsxoxn
Our bog restoration- home retrofitting pilot featured on Saturday's @RTECountryWide. We are retrofitting rural homes to reduce the need for turf/peat and restoring turbary areas. Funded by @NPWSIreland @LIFEprogramme You can listen back here: rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…
Wicklow County Council is launching a public consultation on the draft County Wicklow Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 from 14th July to 11th August 2024. The plan aims to protect and restore biodiversity with actionable steps for the next five years, in line with Ireland's 4th…
Fitting GPS leg-loop harnesses to headstarted Curlew Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kane Brides from WWT Slimbridge to Lough Ree, where he shared his expertise and delivered hands-on training in GPS tagging our Headstarted Curlew using leg-loop harnesses. Kane was…
The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine have issued a Fire Danger Notice Condition Red🟥 – Extreme Fire Risk Risk of of forest & gorse fires in many areas this weekend. Valid from 3pm 10/07/2025 to 12pm 14/07/2025 Full details here⬇️ gov.ie/en/publication…
High temperatures increase wildfire risk. Most wildfires are caused by human activity & are preventable. Help protect our communities & nature - Report Fires Immediately. Don't assume someone else will call. Dial 999 or 112 @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire
Ireland’s new World Heritage Strategy outlines our ambition to increase the number of World Heritage Properties in Ireland, supporting tourism and economic growth Read more: bit.ly/4lGVnbf
Great clear full moon night at Galley Head catching Storm Petrels with a good team. 264 caught including 3 controls from elsewhere in 3 hours @NPWSIreland @_BTO @BirdWatchIE @GlengarriffWood
We visit the Kingdom to explore Ireland's first marine national park #RTENationwide Friday 11th July 7pm @RTEOne @NPWSIreland @countykerry @kerryman_ie @Kerrys_Eye @DinglePeninsula @KerryHour @Failte_Ireland Pls RT
Five New Walks Just Added to our Schedule Including another chance to visit the very popular Knocknarea Farm near Strandhill in Co. Sligo Saturday week 19th July Don't miss out! buff.ly/N5NNLRi The Ambassador Farm Walks series is funded by @NPWSIreland @agriculture_ie
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI (H5N1), also known as bird flu, is currently circulating in wild birds, especially in breeding seabirds around Ireland. Read here for guidance: gov.ie/en/department-…
🪶Avian Influenza #Birdflu is circulating in sea birds. Do not pick up or touch sick or dead wild birds, and keep your pets away from them If you find a sick or dead wild bird, you can report it using the Avian Influenza Wild Bird reporting App 👉 gov.ie/birdflu
Species #15: Common Linnet Look out for this farmland bird. They’re usually perched up high with a distinct melodious song, a mixture of calls and various buzzing notes. Don’t forget to record your sightings here: bit.ly/4a4dSRD #farmlandbiodiversity
Welcoming Minister for Nature Christopher O'Sullivan @NPWSIreland to open CITES European Region Plants Meeting in UCD @noeleenbotanics
Thea Carroll @CITES opening the 11th CITES European Region Plants meeting. Hosted by @UCDHort and @NPWSIreland
We're Hiring: GIS Officer (Hybrid Role) Join the Breeding Waders EIP team and help protect Ireland’s most endangered wader bird species. Use your GIS skills to turn data into powerful conservation insights. 🔗 Job specification available at: breedingwaders.ie/careers 📍 Moate,…