Tag Archives: sphagnum moss
End the sale of peat moss compost in the retail sector
PRESS RELEASE End the sale of peat moss compost in the retail sector 11.4.2024 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are calling on the government to end the sale of peat moss compost in the retail sector by the end of 2024. In … Continue reading
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
Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2024
PRESS RELEASE 26th January 2024 Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2024 Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, by joining the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) for scrub management on Lodge Bog. For those … Continue reading
Giving a Voice for Peatlands within the Use of Peat in Horticulture Working Group
Press Release Giving a Voice for Peatlands within the Use of Peat in Horticulture Working Group 4th March 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council have campaigned for an end to the use of peat in horticulture for over 35 years … Continue reading
IPCC Welcome the Imminent Publication of the 100th Irish Wildlife Manual
PRESS RELEASE IPCC Welcome the Imminent Publication of the 100th Irish Wildlife Manual – The Habitats of Cutover Raised Bog by National Parks & Wildlife Service Monday 27th July 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) welcome the imminent publication … Continue reading
Boggers offset carbon footprints in restoration project
PRESS RELEASE 3rd October 2018 Boggers offset carbon footprints in restoration project Leading peatland conservation group restores to life 64m2 of cutover bog on Girley Bog Natural Heritage Area, Co. Meath Thanks to funding from the Heritage Council and the … Continue reading
Top Attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week
Press Release: 17th August 2015: Top bog attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week The only part of the Bog of Allen protected in Kildare will be on show for Heritage Week 2015. With the support … Continue reading
Irish Peatland Conservationist wins international management award
Press Release: 15th June 2015 An international gathering of people involved in peat and peatlands this week announced the awards for young peatland scientists, managers and practitioners in the early stages of their careers. Tadhg Ó Corcora, Conservation Officer with … Continue reading
Practical raised bog conservation action at Girley Bog
PRESS RELEASE: 26th August 2014 Practical raised bog conservation action at Girley Bog On Sunday 31st August between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Heritage Week with us on our newest nature reserve Girley Bog Co. … Continue reading
Restoring Live Raised Bog in Ireland
Press Release 24th September 2013 Restoring Live Raised Bogs in Ireland A ground breaking workshop has been developed to help in the restoration of the living plant skin onto bare peat areas of bogs in Ireland. The technique known as … Continue reading