Habitats

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Farmers are being warned to keep an eye out for rodents making their way into farm structures earlier than usual as drought conditions and an early harvest drive them from established habitats.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

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Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

NEWS 5 August 2026

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

NEWS 23 July 2026

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

FORESTRY 13 July 2026

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

NEWS 18 June 2026

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Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Long-term funding and concerns from previous experiences with land designations were among the key points made at the IFA meeting on Nature Restoration in Killarney.

NEWS 17 February 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

Building on the success of the Corncrake LIFE project, the new ‘Natura Communities for Birds’ programme will allow communities to deliver more nature conservation actions for farmland birds.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service made the announcement at the launch of the campaign marking the beginning of the forest fire risk danger period.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

The INHFA has questioned the findings of Article 17 Habitats Directive report for 2025 which found that 90% of protected habitats are currently in “unfavourable” conservation status.

NEWS 17 February 2026

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours funds musical GPS-collared cattle initiative in the Burren with 108 cattle now protected by musical ‘fences’ created by the solar-powered collars.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Around 170 landowners have already committed to protecting vulnerable bird species through the Breeding Waders EIP.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 17 February 2026

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Farmers have been warned that a method of hedge-cutting one group said is on the rise could be putting the health and integrity of their hedgerows at risk.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 17 February 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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