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Project reveals impact on rivers of long-term peatland drainage

Environment

4 months ago

Project reveals impact on rivers of long-term peatland drainage

A project has revealed how long-term peatland drainage for extraction and other land uses has negatively impacted Ireland's rivers

What is so special about bogland biodiversity?

Environment

6 months ago

What is so special about bogland biodiversity?

The bogland of Ireland is home to a variety of plants and animals, many of which cannot be found living in other Irish habitats.

Permission granted for Coillte peatland redesign project

Environment

6 months ago

Permission granted for Coillte peatland redesign project

Coillte welcomed a decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission for its proposed peatland redesign project at Derryclare.

Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Video

4 months ago

Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Bord na Móna is tasked with rewetting 40,000ha of peatland under European Union Nature Restoration Law commitments.

Embark on a peatland adventure with Féile an Dúlra this week

Rural Life

6 months ago

Embark on a peatland adventure with Féile an Dúlra this week

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) has planned a busy summer of peatland and nature themed events as part of Féile an Dúlra 2025, IPCC festival of nature. 

Environment

9 months ago

Report: Global peatland 'dangerously unprotected'

A study has revealed that almost one-quarter of the world's peatland areas are under heavy pressure from human encroachment.

Report: Global peatland 'dangerously unprotected'

Environment

11 months ago

NPWS seeks tenders for farmland birds nature reserve

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is inviting tenders for a range of services for the Boora Farmland Birds Nature Reserve.

NPWS seeks tenders for farmland birds nature reserve

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training

Over 30 contractors and practitioners have completed hands-on training to support ongoing peatland restoration efforts in Northern Ireland.

Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects

DAERA has awarded £2.7 million to five organisations to undertake peatland restoration projects across Northern Ireland and the border region.

Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects

Environment

over 1 year ago

Muir launches £3m Peatland Challenge Fund competition

A new £3 million fund competition to help protect Northern Ireland's peatlands has been launched by Minister of Agriculture, Environment

Muir launches £3m Peatland Challenge Fund competition

Environment

over 2 years ago

Rewilding discussion event to take place in Longford

The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) will hold a special event titled 'Rewilding for People and Nature'...

Rewilding discussion event to take place in Longford

Environment

almost 4 years ago

World Wetlands Day: Over 5,000ha of Irish bogs restored since 2018

Minister Noonan launched of a promotional video today on World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the importance of peatland restoration.

World Wetlands Day: Over 5,000ha of Irish bogs restored since 2018

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Workshops taking place in midlands to engage communities with peatlands

Workshops will be taking place in the midlands to assess community need for training to engage with...

Workshops taking place in midlands to engage communities with peatlands

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