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Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

Minister for Environment Andrew Muir has reappointed three members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).

From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Artist Jassy Crowley-Long was reared on the outskirts of Cork surrounded by fields, animals and a way of life that was close to nature

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Environment

about 2 months ago

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed an...

€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

Environment

about 2 months ago

€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

Over €20 million in funding will be provided over the next four years to tackle decline in priority species and habitats in cross-border areas

Irish water quality 'static' with persistent pressures from agriculture - report

Environment

about 2 months ago

Irish water quality 'static' with persistent pressures from agriculture - report

Water quality in Ireland has remained static "with persistent pressures primarily from agriculture" a new report shows.

Agri-Business

2 months ago

State buys 98.5ac of 'high nature value' land at White’s Marsh

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan confirmed the purchase of 98.5ac at White’s Marsh, Co. Cork.

State buys 98.5ac of 'high nature value' land at White’s Marsh

Environment

3 months ago

Coillte: 134,000ha 'now prioritised' for nature management

Coillte confirms that 134,000 hectares of land have been identified to be managed primarily for biodiversity across Ireland.

Coillte: 134,000ha 'now prioritised' for nature management

Environment

3 months ago

Barn owls breed successfully on Down farm for third year running

A family in Co. Down has recorded barn owls breeding successfully on their farm for the third year in a row.

Barn owls breed successfully on Down farm for third year running

Rural Life

3 months ago

Farm materials put to alternative use in highlighting nature

Gary Rowley has been showcasing nature and biodiversity for the last four years through making animal sculptures from chicken wire.

Farm materials put to alternative use in highlighting nature

Rural Life

3 months ago

Have you spotted any rare birds this summer?

Members of the public are being asked to report any sightings of rare, scarce or non-native bird species over the summer.

Have you spotted any rare birds this summer?

Rural Life

4 months ago

BirdWatch Ireland to host walk at East Coast Nature Reserve

BirdWatch Ireland is inviting members of the public to discover the wildlife of the East Coast Nature Reserve in Co. Wicklow.

BirdWatch Ireland to host walk at East Coast Nature Reserve

Environment

4 months ago

Government urged to clarify source of funding for nature restoration

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has expressed concern regarding the funding...

Government urged to clarify source of funding for nature restoration

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme

Environment

5 months ago

'Roadmap towards Nature Credits' criticised for lack of 'clarity'

Copa and Cogeca have said that the European Commission’s 'Roadmap towards Nature Credits', which...

'Roadmap towards Nature Credits' criticised for lack of 'clarity'

Environment

5 months ago

€7m fund for project to support nature in arable environment

Ministers Martin Heydon and Christopher O’Sullivan, announced a €7 million open call for projects to support nature in an arable environment.

€7m fund for project to support nature in arable environment

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme open for applications

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has announced...

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme open for applications

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Ulster Wildlife buys 90ac of Fermanagh farmland for nature reserve

Ulster Wildlife has purchased a rare 90ac area of Co. Fermanagh farmland to create its newest nature reserve in Northern Ireland.

Ulster Wildlife buys 90ac of Fermanagh farmland for nature reserve

Rural Life

6 months ago

Initiative to protect natural heritage now open to community groups

Local community groups are now able to apply for funding and mentoring under a programme to "protect and celebrate" local heritage.

Initiative to protect natural heritage now open to community groups

Environment

6 months ago

Nature Hero Awards: Meath school wins €10k garden makeover

Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh based in Ráth Chairn Co. Meath has been named the winner of this year’s Nature Hero Awards.

Nature Hero Awards: Meath school wins €10k garden makeover

Environment

6 months ago

NPWS events to celebrate Irish Natura 2000 sites

Some of the country's most valuable sites for nature are being celebrated today (Wednesday, May 21) to mark Natura 2000 day.

NPWS events to celebrate Irish Natura 2000 sites

Environment

6 months ago

Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference returns next week

The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference, which is in its third year, is set to take place again in Co. Mayo next week.

Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference returns next week

Rural Life

7 months ago

Mayo TV company produces series on curious farm dog

Mayo television company GMarch TV has produced a new series featuring a farm dog for RTÉjr aimed at teaching viewers about nature.

Mayo TV company produces series on curious farm dog

Environment

7 months ago

Dept seeks tenders for Ireland's nature restoration plan

The Department of Housing is seeking tenders for technical support services for Ireland's national nature restoration plan.

Dept seeks tenders for Ireland's nature restoration plan

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