Environment
A total of 531 new applicants applied to the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) after it closed in September 2024.
An Taisce is calling on Minister for Heritage James Browne to provide a plan of action to combat the issue of illegal peat extraction.
Bog land in Northern Ireland constitutes a more than significant reservoir of stored carbon. Deep peat covers 12% of the available land area.
A new voluntary certification aims to encourage financing for landowners to accelerate peatland restoration
More than €500,000 will have been paid to farmers who participated in the FarmPEAT results-based agri-environmental programme
The three-year FarmPEAT Project, which is coming to a conclusion in December, is taking stock of the progress it has made in that time.
Rural Life
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is hosting an event in Co. Kildare to mark International Bog Day tomorrow (Sunday, July 28).
'Hands off our land." That was the main message emerging from a farm talk in Co. Galway organised by the IFA to discuss rewetting
Minister Malcolm Noonan stated that one Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme per individual household is permitted.....
An Irish MEP has voiced concerns about the potential impact of a turf cutting case being taken by the European Commission against Ireland.
Turf cutting on raised bogs in 2023 was down by almost 40% when compared with the previous year, the Department of Housing said.
The European Commission has announced it will refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the EU for alleged failure to protect bog habitats.
University of Galway is to establish the National Peatland Centre of Excellence to help tackle challenges related to peatlands
Agri-Business
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently recruiting a manager for the Wetlands Restoration Scheme.
National Heritage Week 2023 runs from Saturday, August 12 to Sunday, August 20, and to celebrate...
Funding of €290k has been announced today to support projects under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
The IWT is appalled that the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 is set to be passed by the Oireachtas this evening
A €16 million fund to support outdoor activities was launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development (DRCD), Heather Humphreys.
"Changes today focusing on creating wet grassland habitat on peat soils are encouraged to support biodiversity and climate mitigation plans."
After years of requests from fans at its live shows, Ruaile Buaile which describes itself as a 'twisted trad band,' has released its high energy version of 'The Bog'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is proposing to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Department of Housing
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan, has today (Monday, March 27) announced a fund of €500,000 aimed at community-led projects on peatland.
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) will hold a special event titled 'Rewilding for People and Nature'...
