The Heritage Council has published "Guidelines for Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs)" as a resource for Local Authorities in developing and implementing their biodiversity strategies.
The guide sets out a standard scheme for identifying, describing and classifying wildlife habitats in ireland.
D’fhéadfaí gairdíní príobháideacha a bheith ina ngnáthóga agus ina dtearmainn le haghaidh fiadhúlra in Éirinn, fiadhúlra atá faoi an-bhrú. Tá sé d’aidhm ag an leabhrán seo eolas a thabhairt duit faoi chuid de na dóigheanna ar féidir leat cuidiú leis an bhithéagsúlacht i do ghairdín féin - is cuma beag nó mór an spás - agus is cuma cá háit a bhfuil cónaí ort.
Taking a very practical approach, the book details projects to help wildlife of all kinds under a range of headings, with tasks suitable for everyone from the total beginner to the more ambitious DIY enthusiast.
Produced by Local Authority Heritage Officers across Ireland, with help from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Heritage Council.
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Gardening For Biodiversity Colouring Book
This report presents the findings of a use case analysis and economic value study for a national landcover and habitat mapping programme for Ireland, carried out in 2016.
Hedges are important heritage features. Varying greatly in form and species, they help to form the local and regional character of the landscape.
Market research to provide up-to-date data on consumer awareness, understanding and interest in biodiversity, following an initial benchmark survey in 2010.
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Methodology for habitat survey and classification in Ireland.
Read moreRead lessThis publication provides best practice guidance for habitat survey and mapping in Ireland, and is predominantly aimed at the professional ecologist who may be managing or undertaking such work, as well as those who may commission it.
A Barometer Survey prepared by Martha Fanning for the Heritage Council. Market research was required to measure consumer awareness, understanding and interest in biodiversity.
The research approach was an agreed questionnaire, measuring awareness, understanding and impact of its loss in the April No.2 wave of B&A’s 'Barometer' survey. Barometer is a nationally representative survey of the adult population, aged 16+, quota controlled on gender, age, social class and region to correctly reflect the known demographics of the Republic of Ireland. It comprises of 1,000 interviews. The fieldwork took place between 13th - 22nd April, 2010.