Tag Archives: biodiversity
Irish Peatland Conservation Council wins AXA Community Award
PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council wins AXA Community Award 16th March 2022 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council, located at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore, Rathangan, County Kildare, is delighted to have been recently chosen … Continue reading
Home Composting – Taking Action for Peatlands, Climate and Biodiversity?
PRESS RELEASE Home Composting – Taking Action for Peatlands, Climate and Biodiversity? 4th February 2022 Terms including climate, peatlands, composting and biodiversity are now everyday. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are seeking your help to better understand public perceptions … Continue reading
Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other
Press Release Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other 19.1.2022 This week the Irish Government published the final report from the Peat Use in Horticulture Working Group, a report the Irish … Continue reading
Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis
Press Release Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis 6.12.21 In 2019 Ireland declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and in July 2021 the President of Ireland signed … 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
Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Peatland Biodiversity on National Biodiversity Week 2021
Press Release Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Biodiversity of Peatlands on National Biodiversity Week 2021 14.5.21 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council in partnership with the Irish Environmental Network are delighted to celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2021 with you – virtually. … Continue reading
Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council
PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2021 Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council Grab a sandwich, salad or bowl of soup and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a series of short virtual talks at lunchtime. In 2021 the … 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
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
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