Tag Archives: Bogs
Sphagnum moss bog restoration comes to Roscommon
PRESS RELEASE 25th September 2012 Sphagnum moss bog restoration comes to Roscommon People interested in restoring raised bogs damaged by turf cutting and spreading are to be shown the latest technology of Sphagnum moss transplantation near Rooskey in Co. Roscommon. Dr … Continue reading
Pedal for Peat’s Sake
PRESS RELEASE 12th September 2012 Pedal for Peat’s Sake Raising awareness about peatland conservation in Ireland is the theme of an Irish cycling challenge to get underway on Thursday 20th September 2012. Annie Capell from San Francisco in California is … Continue reading
New Technique will Help to Restore Damaged Raised Bog in Ireland
PRESS RELEASE 7th August 2012 New technique will help to restore damaged raised bog in Ireland Stakeholders in the management and conservation of Irish raised bogs are to meet this week at Clara Bog to see a new technique of … Continue reading
Celebrating 30 Years of the IPCC on International Bog Day 2012
PRESS RELEASE 18th July 2012 Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council on International Bog Day The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are marking 30 years since they were established in 1982 by inviting you to a special birthday open … Continue reading
IPCC Celebrating the Importance of Peat to Ireland and the World
PRESS RELEASE 17th May 2012 With the onset of National Biodiversity Week imminent the Irish Peatland Conservation Council has launched an information and awareness campaign celebrating the importance of peat to Ireland and the World. The campaign is targeted at … Continue reading
IPCC says Get Tough on Turf Cutting Minister
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Uptake 10th April 2012. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are calling on Minister Jimmy Deenihan of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to get tough on those responsible for illegally cutting turf from raised … Continue reading
Downloads
IPCC Legacy and Wills Leaflet Volunteer with IPCC Leaflet Bog of Allen Nature Centre School Visits Leaflet Bogland Habitat Guide Fen Habitat Guide My Raised Bog Book
Events
Irish Peatland Conservation Council Wildlife Watching, Bog Walks, Family Fun, Courses & Open Days In partnership with Kildare County Council and the Irish Environmental Network in 2024 Féile an Dúlra, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s (IPCC) Festival of Nature focusing on … Continue reading
IPCC Celebrates 30 years Saving Bogs 1982-2012 – Be Part of the Action, Join an Event
PRESS RELEASE: 6th February 2012. At the beginning of the 1980’s there was little talk of the conservation of peatlands of Ireland. However in 1982 this was all to change. Following a debate on the future of Irish bogs in University … Continue reading