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Peatlands, people and politics

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

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A Call to Action this International Bog Day

Press Release A Call to Action this International Bog Day Friday 17th July 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council, a charity working towards the conservation of a representative portion of Irish peatlands for people to enjoy today and in the … Continue reading

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Shocking degradation of Irish Peatlands needs Action Plan with Climate focus

Press Release issued for 8th July 2020 IPCC – Shocking degradation of Irish Peatlands needs Action Plan with Climate focus The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are undertaking an independent review of the status of Irish peatlands to inform a Peatlands and Climate … Continue reading

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Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly

PRESS RELEASE 3rd July 2020 Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a charity (CHY6829) working towards the conservation of a representative portion … Continue reading

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Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020

Press Release 13th March 2020 Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020 On the 20th of March 2020 celebrate World Frog Day with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) by becoming a citizen scientist and submitting … Continue reading

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Hop To It in 2020 and take part in Ireland’s Longest Running Citizen Science Frog Survey

Press Release Hop To It in 2020 and take part in Ireland’s Longest Running Citizen Science Frog Survey Date: 6th February 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council launched their annual all Ireland Hop To It Frog Survey in 1997.  Over … Continue reading

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Enjoy, Discover and Explore Your Natural Heritage – Ireland’s Wild Peatlands

Press Release Enjoy, Discover and Explore Your Natural Heritage – Ireland’s Wild Peatlands  13th August 2019 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are getting involved in Ireland’s National Heritage Week 2019 celebrations and invite you to come along and join … Continue reading

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International Bog Day 2019: Peatlands Ireland’s Climate Change Heros

Press Release 14th July 2019 On Sunday the 28th July join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre between 1-5pm and celebrate Irish peatlands for their unique biodiversity and as one of Ireland’s climate … Continue reading

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IPCC Extend a Warm Welcome to HRH King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

Press Release 13th June 2019 As King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands begin their 3 Day State visit to Ireland Dr. Catherine O’Connell along with the staff and volunteers of the Irish Peatland Conservation would like to extend a … Continue reading

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Join IPCC as a Citizen Scientist and Assess the Habitat of the Large Heath Butterfly

Press Release 30th May 2019 Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) as we celebrate World Environment on the 5th of June 2019.  It is the United Nations day that encourages people worldwide to take action and protect the environment.  … Continue reading

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