Welcome to Wildlife
The Heritage Council proposes policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the national heritage, including wildlife habitats, flora and fauna, all of which are afforded protection under the Heritage Act, 1995 [PDF 96KB]. A particular focus of our current work programme is high nature value farming and the development of appropriate policies under the Common Agricultural Policy; collaborating with government departments, state agencies, non-governmental organisations and heritage professionals on strategically important heritage initiatives; promoting the collection, management and dissemination of information on Ireland’s natural heritage, particularly through the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
LATEST NEWS
Lough Derg Heritage Trail Apps Apps, Brochures and DVDs just Launched
The app has detailed descriptions of trails around Lough Derg with all the points of interest along the way.
FEATURED INITIATIVE
National Biodiversity Data Centre
The Heritage Council established the NBDC in January 2007 as a Centre of Research Excellence on Ireland’s flora and fauna.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Climate change, impacts & vulnerability in Europe (2012)
This European Environment Agency (EEA) report presents information on past and projected climate change and related impacts in Europe, based on a range of indicators.