Agri-Business
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently seeking to develop a pilot programme focused on upland farms.
Environment
A report has been published outlining progress so far in the first year of the Hen Harrier Threat Response plan.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently seeking tenders to help with clearing rhododendron in Killarney National Park.
A new approach to tackling invasive species in Ireland has been announced today by Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan.
Rural Life
A TD has raised a number of concerns over the review process into the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) the NPWS maintains.
A new initiative to be funded to the tune of €4.35 million aimed at protecting the corncrake has been announced.
An Post has issued two new ‘Protect Nature’ stamps developed in conjunction with Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Pig/Poultry
Gardai have arrested a man and seized a number of birds in Tipperary Town as part of a multi-agency operation into illegal cock fighting.
The NPWS is investigating an incident involving a dead Red Kite (Milvus milvus), in Co. Meath which had shotgun pellets in it.
As Easter approaches, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan has called for vigilance in protecting nature.
Forestry
As Ireland enters the forest fire risk danger period, the use of drone technology to support faster fire detection and emergency response is to be expanded.
Killarney National Park has announced the arrival of the first calf of 2026 in its Kerry Cattle herd this week.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently seeking an expert to help with the conservation of wild birds.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently seeking tenders for fightfighting and monitoring services for its sites.
The NARGC is set to express criticism of a lack of rural engagement when it attends a joint Oireachtas committee meeting today.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has called for vigilance on hedge cutting in nesting season.
Schemes
€1.1 million has been allocated to support biodiversity conservation projects through the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement scheme.
New research gives insights into how people in Ireland interact, understand and value wetlands with drive to restore these vital landscapes.
Almost 80% of 194 actions in the current National Biodiversity Action Plan are on track or complete, according to a new progress report.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is working to review and update wildlife legislation.
Climate change, habitat changes and recreational activity are some factors impacting on wetland birds that migrate to Ireland each winter.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has said that Sika deer in Ireland do not need to be "culled en masse".
Gardaí and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have joined forces to target illegal...
