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.
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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.
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.
WILDLIFE NEWS
Heritage Council launches research on awareness, understanding and impact of biodiversity
Awareness levels of biodiversity have not improved since 2007
High nature value farming case studies in north Connemara and the Aran Islands
Birdwatch Ireland’s Breeding Bird Atlas
EEAC writes to Environment Commissioner on biodiversity
WILDLIFE EVENTS
Large-scale extensive grazing systems in Europe: advancing knowledge to improve policy
20-24th September 2010 : International Academy for Nature Conservation, Isle of Vilm, Germany
WILDLIFE PUBLICATIONS
Ireland's Coastline Seaweed
This poster/publication explores the contemporary and historical uses of seaweed, the role of seaweed in biodiversity and provides references for further information.