The National Biodiversity Data Centre is a national organisation which collects and manages data on Ireland’s biodiversity in order to document our wildlife resource and to track how it is changing over time.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is a national organisation which collects and manages data on Ireland’s biodiversity in order to document our wildlife resource and to track how it is changing over time.
The Heritage Council established the NBDC in 2007 and funds the organisation's core work programme annually. Recent projects undertaken by the NBDC include:
In addition to the core work, funding is provided (jointly with An Bord Bia) to oversee and assist with implementation of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan www.biodiversityireland.ie/projects/irish-pollinator-initiative. The plan is endorsed by 61 governmental and non-governmental organisations in Ireland. NBDC also publishes Biodiversity Ireland, a bi-annual newsletter.
Further Information
Dr. Liam Lysaght, Centre Director llysaght@biodiversityireland.ie
Website www.biodiversityireland.ie
Facebook www.facebook.com/Biodiversity-Ireland
Twitter @BioDataCentre
A pilot partnership project with Library Services nationwide to make available Ecological Recording Equipment to the public.
The pilot has now ended, but kits will remain available for use in the County Libraries listed below.
Local Authority Heritage Officers play a key role in promoting heritage awareness, developing policy and providing advice and information on local as well as national heritage issues.
The Heritage Council co-funds the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN); the leading organisation championing and supporting digital community archives in Ireland.