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Restrictions on cutting or destruction of vegetation and hedgerows
Restrictions on cutting or destruction of vegetation and hedgerows

1 March to 31 August 2021

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White-tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction Programme

NPWS project to bolster the white-tailed sea eagle population in Ireland

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Curlew at sunrise © Janice Mulligan
Curlew Conservation Programme seasonal contracts

NPWS invites tenders for several positions on locally based Curlew Action Teams to assist curlew breeding efforts.

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Farming for Nature: The Role of Results-Based Payments

New book published jointly by NPWS and Teagasc available now

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Update to the EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species
Update to the EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species

The European Union (EU) updates its list of invasive alien species of Union concern

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Ireland Red List No. 9: Macro-moths (Lepidoptera)
Ireland Red List No. 9: Macro-moths (Lepidoptera)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species publication now available online

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Ballycroy National Park Story Map
Ballycroy National Park Story Map

A story map for Ballycroy National Park is now online. Click through to view....

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Ecosystems Services, Mapping and Assessment
Ecosystems Services, Mapping and Assessment

NPWS project for a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services map. Click for details.

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Conservation Grazing on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands
Conservation Grazing on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands

Read about the Aran Life Project at http://www.aranlife.ie/

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Agri-ecology Projects

A range of agri-ecology research projects managed by NPWS

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Rare bryophytes
Rare bryophyte research

Read about research into the ecology of rare mosses and liverworts.

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Marine Conservation

Find out more about our work in the marine area.

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News and Events

  • NPWS to triple Farm Plan Scheme to benefit nature
    19 March 2021
  • LAUNCH OF THE 2021 GRANTS FOR SMALL RECORDING PROJECTS
    18 March 2021
  • The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has announced that application forms and guidance notes for the 2021/2022 Deer Hunting Season are now available on the NPWS Website .
    15 March 2021
  • Press Release for NPWS Review
    09 March 2021
  • Terms of Reference - Review of the NPWS, 2021
    04 March 2021
  • Minister Malcolm Noonan has secured Government approval for Ireland’s second “Prioritised Action Framework”
    03 March 2021
  • Minister Malcolm Noonan announces €1.35 million for Local Authority biodiversity projects on World Wildlife Day
    03 March 2021
  • Reminder in relation to Hedge Cutting in 2021
    23 February 2021
  • Shass Mountain Peat Landslide report published
    04 February 2021
  • Trade in Elephant Ivory - Consultation process now open on the revision of EU rules on trade in ivory
    28 January 2021
 
 
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