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Marsh Fritillary Butterfly identification and monitoring workshop

admin May 24, 2017

Become a Citizen Scientist with this butterfly identification & monitoring workshop on Lullymore West Bog nature reserve!

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Take Part in our Photo Competitions

Are you a keen amateur photographer or a whiz with the smart phone? Enter our Biodiversity week photo competitions and you could be in with a chance to win €500.
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International Biodiversity Day

22nd May 2017

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United Nation's Decade on Biodiversity

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National Parks & Wildlife Service

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The NPWS have an important role in the protection of Ireland’s natural environment. They work to secure the conservation of habitats and maintain and enhance populations of plants and wildlife in Ireland. The NPWS designate and advise on the protection of Natural Heritage Areas (NHA) having particular regard to the need to consult with interested parties They also work to implement National and EU legislation which protects wildlife. This includes the EU Habitats and Birds Directives as well as a range of international Conventions and Agreements relating to the natural heritage. Importantly the NPWS also manage, maintain and develop State-owned National Parks and Nature Reserves.

Irish Environmental Network

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The Irish Environmental Network (IEN) is an organisation made of up of 30 of Ireland’s national environmental NGOs. Their members include: Birdwatch Ireland, the Irish Wildlife Trust, An Taisce, and Friends of the Earth. All of its member groups are involved in the well-being, protection and enhancement of the environment. They do this through practical conservation work, raising public awareness as well as advocacy. The IEN, with funding from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, collectively supports and co-ordinates these organisations so that they maximize their impact and effectiveness.

Notice Nature

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Notice Nature is Ireland's public awareness campaign on biodiversity. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to encourage everyone to play their part in its protection. This will help halt the damage being done to our plants and animals and the landscape, waters and habitats in which they live.