Environment
Invasive species pose a significant threat to Ireland's native wildlife and the functioning of its...
Rural Life
The NPWS is seeking tenders for the control of Rhododendron ponticum in Connemara National Park using rope work.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently working on establishing a dedicated unit focused on invasive species.
A project to control the spread of the Rhododendron ponticum in the west of Ireland is set to be expanded in the coming weeks.
Locals in the Connemara area are being offered the opportunity to avail of free training in environmental management skills.
Agri-Business
Rhododendron is impacting ACRES scores being given to farmers, according to the facilitator of a project aiming to tackle the invasive plant.
A Rhododendron Control Project has been launched in Co. Mayo by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan and Minister of State Joe O'Brien.
Ireland's first 'national conference' on the invasive rhododendron plant species was held in Killarney, Co. Kerry last Friday.
A funding allocation of €500,000 has been announced towards the clearance of invasive rhododendron ponticum in Connemara National Park.
The importance for farmers of sunscreen was highlighted by students from Colaiste Dun an Ri, Co. Cavan, at the Young Scientists' Fair.
