Rural Life
NPWS to commission habitat assessments in new national park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is to commission habitat condition assessments on two sites in Páirc Náisiúnta na...
Habitat
Environment
Court: Men fined over damage to Laois conservation area
Three men pleaded guilty to multiple charges relating to breaches of legislation regarding Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Co....
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
DAFM offers €2m contract for habitats and biodiversity programme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is seeking to establish a monitoring and evaluation programme for habitats...
Environment
Company fined for damage to sensitive habitats in Kildare
A private company has been convicted and fined for damaging works at a sensitive habitats areas in Co. Kildare in...
N.Ireland
CAFRE creates online tool to assess habitat scores on farms
A new online tool that allows farmers to assess the level of space provided for nature on their farm has...
Environment
Protecting and conserving habitats and species in Ireland
Ireland’s third assessment on the status of listed habitats and species was submitted by the Department of Culture, Heritage and...
N.Ireland
Landowner fined for damaging protected habitat
A landowner has been fined £3,400 (€3,990) recently at Newry Magistrates’ court for breaches of Environment Order legislation. The Co....