Grant Aided Projects
The Heritage Council supports projects through grant aid and funds to carry out important activities to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information some projects we have supported.
WILDLIFE GRANT AIDED PROJECT
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.
Bat and Bird Survey Guidelines for Traditional Farm Buildings
Buildings in receipt of a REPS 4 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant may require a bat and/or bird survey before any works commence.
ISCOPE — Irish Scheme for Cetacean Observation and Public Education
ISCOPE is run by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Its aims are to increase awareness and knowledge of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Irish coastal waters, and to encourage greater levels of public participation...
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.