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The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) was founded in 1982.

IPCC's mission is to conserve a representative sample of the bogs and fens of Ireland for future generations to enjoy.

Our activities include: education and publicity, promoting environmental awareness, providing information and encouraging the protection and conservation of our national heritage for the common good.

We own and manage three peatlands for conservation in Counties Kildare and Waterford, we own and run the Bog of Allen Nature Centre which is open to visitors and school groups and we provide an extensive information service on our web site at www.ipcc.ie.

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a voluntary, non-governmental organisation, a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 116156), with charitable status (CHY6829).

IPCC have 7 members of staff and is supported by 100 volunteers.

The IPCC can be contacted at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Tel 045-860133. www.ipcc.ie

Our work includes:

• purchasing and managing bogland nature reserves
• providing resources and training for teachers and education groups
• promoting environmental awareness
• publicity
• repairing and restoring damaged bogs
• fostering a positive attitude towards bogs
• and encouraging lifestyles in harmony with the environment
• managing peatland nature reserves for wildlife and habitat

You can find out more about IPCC's specific actions targeting the conservation of bogs by checking out our specific campaign action contained in our Bogs & Fens of Ireland Conservation Plan 2005. Find out about the 24 actions we are working on by going here.

We have published an action plan which aims to half the loss of peatland biodiversity and introduce measures to help us adapt to the effects of climate change. The booke is entitled Ireland's Peatland Conservation Action Plan 2020 - Halting the Loss of Peatland Biodiverisity. Find out about Peatlands 2020 using this link

If You Want a Word with Someone

• Catherine O'Connell is our Chief Executive
• Tadhg O Corcora is our Conservation and Fundraising Officer
• Richella Duggan is our Conservation Reserves and Database Officer
• Nuala Madigan is our Environmental Education Officer
• Bernie Scanlon is our Information Officer
• Martin Lawless is our Gardener and Buildings Maintenance Officer
• Michael Kenny is our Conservation Project & Social Partnership Officer

Honorary Members of the Council include: Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of the Netherlands, Pauline Bewick, Eanna Ni Lamhna, Don Conroy, Éamon de Buitléar, William Finlay S.C., Professor Seamus Heaney, Drs. Matthijs Schouten

Members of the Committee of Management include: Ruth McGrath, Company Secretary; Martin Kelly, Sean O'Farrell, Kieran Hall and Catherine O'Connell.

Company Directors: Martin Kelly, Catherine O'Connell, Jenni Roche,
Miles Newman, Sean O'Farrell, Kieran Hall, Ruth McGrath, Director & Company Secretary.

Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Comhairle Chaomhnaithe Phortaigh na hÉireann
Bog of Allen Nature Centre
Lullymore
Rathangan
Co Kildare

Telephone : +353 - (0)45 860133
Telephone : +353 - (0)45 860481
e-mail us here bogs@ipcc.ie
www.ipcc.ie

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a Company Limited by Guarantee, with charitable status. Our registered company number is 116156.

Our Registered Charity number is CHY6829

We are all here to help you so contact us via one of the phone, fax or e-mail if you have a query about our work, membership or how you can help.