Wildlife

Ireland has a rich natural heritage — from the sandbanks of the Shannon Estuary to the fens of Monaghan… from the natterjack toad to the Atlantic salmon… from the Killarney fern to the freshwater pearl mussel.

WILDLIFE FEATURED INITIATIVE

The National Biodiversity Data Centre

Expanding our knowledge of wildlife in Ireland has always been one of the Heritage Council’s highest priorities. This led to the establishment of the National Biodiversity Data Centre which was launched officially in January 2007.

Click to enter the special National Biodiversity Data Centre section.

WILDLIFE INITIATIVE

Local Biodiversity Action Plans

Supporting the preparation and implementation of Local Biodiversity Action Plans is a key priority for the Heritage Council. Such plans are instrumental in the identification and protection of our natural heritage at the local level. 

Click to enter the Local Biodiversity Action Plans section.

WILDLIFE GRANT AIDED PROJECTS

Bird Atlas 2007-2011 — Mapping Ireland’s Birds

This project will map all of Ireland’s and Britain’s birds during both the winter and the breeding season. The results will inform future policies and priorities for bird conservation.

  • Archaeology
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  • Education
  • Museums & Archive
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine
  • Recreation
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Irish Walled Towns
  • County Heritage Services
  • Planning
 

HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.

WILDLIFE NEWS

Current water shortages highlight critical role of biodiversity in provision of adequate, safe supply

As the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 is launched, Cliona O’Brien, Wildlife Officer at the Heritage Council examines the reality of biodiversity in Ireland.

School Project to Restore Atlantic Salmon Populations

'Bee for Biodiversity' schools competition

Irish Wildlife

WILDLIFE EVENTS

Shark Slime! A tool for a better global understanding of basking sharks

Lecture by Dr Simon Berrow on 12th March 2010 will be streamed live on www.sciencegallery.com/tedxdublin from 7.00 p.m.

WILDLIFE PUBLICATIONS

Best Practice Guidance for Habitat Survey and Mapping : Pre-publication version

Note: a pre-publication version is being made available at this point in order to inform projects being undertaken as the 2010 field season commences; a final designed version will be available from the Heritage Council Summer...