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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.

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Welcome to the News section where you can find out all the latest news about Wildlife from The Heritage Council. Click on the news articles below for more information.

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Latest News

Mapping biodiversity in your local area

Biodiversity Maps release

Irish pollen site database

New website at: www.ipol.ie

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HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

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WILDLIFE EVENTS

Tree Walk to Celebrate National Tree Week

Author and forestry expert Michael Carey will give a walking tour of the trees in Powerscourt Gardens, Co. Wicklow.

WILDLIFE PUBLICATIONS

Best Practice Guidance for Habitat Survey and Mapping

This publication presents current best practice guidance for survey and mapping of habitats in the Republic of Ireland, and is aimed primarily at those who conduct or commission habitat surveys.