Habitats

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

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

NEWS 23 July 2026

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

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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

NEWS 18 June 2026

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

NEWS 10 June 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

NEWS 7 May 2026

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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 23 January 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 23 January 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 23 January 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 23 January 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 23 January 2026

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

The results of a public consultation on wildlife legislation were published in recent weeks, with farmers among those having their say. Anne O’Donoghue reports.

NEWS 23 January 2026

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

The INHFA said that it stands ready to work with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that upland research is grounded in practical experience.

NEWS 23 January 2026

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