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National Biodiversity Data Centre

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

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The Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN)

The Heritage Council co-funds the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN); the leading organisation championing and supporting digital community archives in Ireland.

The Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN)
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Irish Uplands Forum

The Irish Uplands Forum (IUF) is a voluntary body established in 1995, to assist upland communities to face the many economic, social and environmental challenges arising in the upland districts of Ireland.

Irish Uplands Forum
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National Hedgerow Week 2023

The Heritage Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Teagasc in the launch of National Hedgerow Week 2023.

National Hedgerow Week 2023