biodiversity
Success of hen harrier plan depends on availability of farmer supports
Financial supports for farmers are key to the effectiveness of the ‘Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan’, according to the findings...
Hen Harrier
biodiversity
DAFM 'committed' to reduce forest cover in SPAs for hen harrier conservation
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is “committed” to reducing forest cover in Special Protected Areas (SPAs)...
Rural Life
Environmental groups say hen harrier plan is a 'failed opportunity'
Three environmental organisations have said Ireland’s ‘Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan’ published today (Tuesday, September 10), is a “failed opportunity”...
Environment
Plan to address decline of the hen harrier launches today
A plan to address the decline of the hen harrier and improve the long term prospects of the species has...
biodiversity
Hen harrier plan is a 'litmus test' for nature restoration - NGO
The Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan (HHTRP) is a “litmus test” for the government’s commitment to the Nature Restoration Law...
biodiversity
Government approves hen harrier action plan
The Government has approved a multi-agency hen harrier action plan to address its dwindling population in the country, a spokesperson...
biodiversity
'Action needs to be taken' to protect the hen harrier - Muir
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, stated that the restoration of nesting and foraging...
Rural Life
Northern Ireland's hen harrier population sees 26% decrease
The future of the hen harrier, one of the UK’s rarest birds of prey, remains uncertain, according to results from...
Environment
Hen harrier threat plan 'needs tangible supports' for farmers
A threat response plan for hen harriers, which is currently under public consultation, needs more practical measures for supporting farmers,...
Forestry
FII concerned about elements of draft hen harrier plan
Forest Industries Ireland (FFI), the national trade association within Ibec, has voiced concerns about the government’s draft Hen Harrier Threat...
Rural Life
New campaign launched to save Ireland's endangered 'skydancer'
Three organisations including BirdWatch Ireland, An Taisce and the Environmental Pillar, are urging the public to get behind their ‘Save...
Environment
'Crisis point' as hen harrier numbers decline by a third
The publication of a recent survey of the hen harrier in Ireland has shown that the number of breeding pairs...
Environment
Public consultation on Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan opens
A public consultation on the draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan has been launched today (Friday, January 12), and is...
Environment
DAFM co-funds energy research projects
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has awarded approximately €19 million in government funding to support more than 40...
biodiversity
Hen Harrier Project: €4.3 million paid out for Year 4
Year four of the Hen Harrier Project saw a total of €4.3 million in payments made to just under 1,600...
Rural Life
€500,000 in Hen Harrier Programme payments this week
Almost €500,000 in payments under the Hen Harrier Programme will be made to qualifying farmers this week. Michael Creed, the...
Environment
Investigations underway following poisoning of hen harrier
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DCHG) are investigating the...
Environment
Government 'finalising draft' on Hen Harrier response plan
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is currently finalising the draft Threat Response Plan for public consultation on...