Environment
Some of the country's most valuable sites for nature are being celebrated today (Wednesday, May 21) to mark Natura 2000 day.
Old Irish Goats are to be used in a proposed pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated sites in Clare and Galway.
Forestry
The DAFM is "committed" to reducing forest cover in Special Protected Areas (SPAs) for hen harrier conservation purposes.
Rural Life
36 local community projects have been allocated a total of €458,000 under the expanded Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2024.
%%excerpt%% The government have approved a multi-agency hen harrier action plan to address the dwindling population in the country
Forest Industries Ireland (FFI) has voiced concerns about the government's draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan.
A public consultation on the draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan has been launched today and is now open for submissions.
Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association is seeking a tax exemption for all payments farmers receive under environmental schemes.
Agri-Business
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that "the negative impact" of designated land on farmers must be addressed.
The IFA team which is responsible for representing farmers on designated lands has called for more funding for affected farmers.
A warning has been issued to dispose of waste responsibly or face the possibility of prosecution by Waterford City and County Council.
Irish Farmers with Designated Land (IFDL) is kicking off the new year with a series of public meetings. It was established in 2014.
Calls from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase resources in order to improve water quality have been backed by the IFA.
