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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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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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Agri-ecology Projects

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Rare bryophyte research

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

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News and Events

  • The NPWS Flora (Protection) Order 2022 Map Viewer – Vascular Plants, Charophytes and Lichens has been published
    04 December 2023
  • New public sector duty will strengthen national action on biodiversity
    29 November 2023
  • Encouraging signs from Curlew Conservation Programme but conservation efforts will take time
    28 November 2023
  • Successes for seabirds in Ireland in new census results
    16 November 2023
  • Open Competition for General Operative Roles
    14 November 2023
  • Strengthening connections through nature – Minister Noonan announces twinning agreement between Wild Nephin National Park, Mayo and Yosemite National Park, USA
    10 November 2023
  • Research and learning to grow in the Burren through new partnership between University of Galway and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
    27 October 2023
  • Minister O’Brien announces Ireland’s formal pledge to protect 30% of marine areas by 2030
    12 October 2023
  • Ministers O’Brien and Noonan confirm agreement to purchase Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and the establishment of a new National Park
    29 September 2023
  • Statement from Minister Noonan on amendments to the Open Seasons Order for Wild Birds
    05 September 2023
 
 
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