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A Review of the Use of Peat in the Horticultural Industry

Key issues consultation paper available for review until 20 January 2020.

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Together we can make a difference for curlew!

The UK and Ireland Curlew Action Group aims to protect nesting and improve habitat for curlew.

Update to the EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species

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

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

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species publication now available online

Ballycroy National Park Story Map

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

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

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 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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