Tag Archives: Bog of Allen
Ireland’s peatlands and the EU Nature Restoration Law
PRESS RELEASE Ireland’s peatlands and the EU Nature Restoration Law 13th March 2024 Within the European Union, 81% of habitats are considered to be in a poor status and not functioning ecologically. According to the 2019 Status of EU protected … Continue reading
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council welcomes the publication of the Citizen’s Assembly Final Report on Biodiversity Loss
PRESS RELEASE The Irish Peatland Conservation Council welcomes the publication of the Citizen’s Assembly Final Report on Biodiversity Loss 14th April 2023 Ireland is the first country anywhere in the world to hold a National Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity … Continue reading
IPCC are hopping you become a citizen scientist and join the Hop To It Frog Survey 2023
PRESS RELEASE IPCC are hopping you become a citizen scientist and join the Hop To It Frog Survey 2023 2.2.23 Each year the Irish Peatland Conservation Council co-ordinate the Hop To It Frog Survey, Ireland’s longest running Common Frog survey. … Continue reading
IPCC Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 26th November 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are today calling on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) … Continue reading
Jewels of the boglands pageant during Biodiversity Week 2018
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 17th May 2018 Jewels of the boglands pageant during Biodiversity Week 2018 Leading peatland conservation group to run a series of public entertainment events focusing on the elaborate and colourful nature of Ireland’s bogs. The … Continue reading
Green light for Curlew Conservation Action in the Bog of Allen
PRESS RELEASE 27th April 2018 Green light for Curlew Conservation Action in the Bog of Allen Curlew conservation measures on a Kildare Bog have been given a boost by funding awarded by the Heritage Council. Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) … Continue reading
Conservation group to host event highlighting the plight of endangered Curlew
PRESS RELEASE 16th April 2018 Conservation group to host event highlighting the plight of endangered Curlew Leading peatland conservation group set to highlight the decline of endangered Curlew breeding on Irish bogs at Kildare event this weekend. The Irish Peatland … Continue reading
Bog of Allen Summer Wildlife Celebration
PRESS RELEASE Bog of Allen Summer Wildlife Celebration Release Date: 4th July 2017 This Summer the Irish Peatland Conservation Council at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre are bringing forward their International Bog day celebrations to partner with a host of … Continue reading
IPCC establish monitoring scheme for endangered Large Heath bog butterfly
PRESS RELEASE 6th June 2017 IPCC establish monitoring scheme for endangered Large Heath bog butterfly The Large Heath Butterfly is not the most spectacular of our butterfly fauna, however it is a speceis that can tell us a lot about … Continue reading
Big week for bog biodiversity
PRESS RELEASE Big week for bog biodiversity 12th May 2017 National Biodiversity Week 2017 takes place from 19th-28th of May and is all about connecting people with nature. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) have planned four fun packed … Continue reading