Habitats

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Ireland must assess the impact of the nitrates derogation with respect to the objectives of the habitats directive and the water framework directive by 2028.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

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Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

NEWS 30 August 2026

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

NEWS 26 August 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 24 August 2026

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

The strategy, launched on Scattery Island, aims to protect the endangered bird of prey.

NEWS 15 March 2026

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Total of 89% believe planting more forests and woodlands will help Ireland meet climate targets.

FORESTRY 15 March 2026

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

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

The assessment mapped more than 64,800 hectares of farmland and identified 12,583 hectares of biodiversity-supporting habitats.

NEWS 15 March 2026

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 15 March 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 15 March 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 15 March 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 15 March 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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