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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

  • Measures and contact information for NPWS during the COVID-19 crisis
    06 January 2021
  • New COVID-19 restrictions
    22 December 2020
  • Control of Certain Wild Bird Species
    16 December 2020
  • Brexit and implications for CITES trade in Ireland
    12 November 2020
  • Hunting under Covid-19 Level 5
    03 November 2020
  • Appointment of working group Chairperson for Peat Moss in Horticultural Industry review
    12 October 2020
  • Minister Noonan announces that 31 Local Authorities will carry out over 50 projects that promote biodiversity across the Country
    09 October 2020
  • Review of the use of peat moss in horticulture - final report now available
    07 September 2020
  • Deer Hunting Applications
    07 August 2020
  • Name the Glengarrif white-tailed eagle chick
    04 August 2020
 
 
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