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.

Research Funds

The Heritage Council is a major source of direct funding for research in Ireland through its Fund schemes.

WILDLIFE RESEARCH FUND

The Biodiversity Fund

The Biodiversity Fund was established in 2006, following a recommendation made to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government by COMHAR, the Sustainable Development Council.

Funding for Local Biodiversity Action Plans

In recent years, the Heritage Council has also made funding available to support the implementation of Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs) in several Local Authorities, and the role of Biodiversity Officers.

Commissioned Research

In order to support its role in proposing policy, the Heritage Council commissions research on how specific aspects of public policy impact on the national heritage.

Grants

Please note in light of current changes the Heritage Council is reviewing its grants schemes and will be proposing a number of changes to existing schemes for 2010.  Three schemes on Heritage Research, Heritage Management, and Heritage Education Community and Outreach will run  in  2010.  Work on the criteria and  application forms  is currently underway.  Futher information on these will be available during September. Please check back for further information or register for our online newsletter on the front page for updates.

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  • 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

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

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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

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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.

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