A new book by Seán Ó Gaoithín tells the stories of 28 woods in Co Donegal that are deeply complex spaces full of life
National Parks & Wildlife Service
One study has described rats and other mammalian invaders as ‘the greatest threat to island biodiversity’, but there are causes for optimism
The species was first surveyed in 1991, and wild populations were found in Wexford and Offaly. By 2006 there were just 20 pairs left
It is estimated that Ireland holds 60% of Europe’s remaining active raised bogs
More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’
Landowner pleads guilty to five Wildlife Act offences at Ballickmoyler, Co Laois
Critical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’
Additional funding will be used to overhaul organisation and appoint extra staff
BirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in number
Minister says increased resources to be allocated to arrest species and habitat loss
Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped
Cutbacks during biodiversity crisis were heavily criticised by wildlife groups
Ending subsidies ‘could reduce economy-wide emissions by 20 per cent by 2030’
Biodiversity loss continuing due to political failures, ecologists warn
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