Cherry Laurel Assessed as High Risk Invasive: The Science is Clear. Ireland Must Now Ban Its Sale. by Oisín Ó Néill, IWT Nature Advocacy Officer First published online: 12 August 2026 A newly published risk assessment of Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) has confirmed what ecologists, conservationists, and community groups on the ground have been warning […]
Press Release: Irish Wildlife Trust and Gaelic Woodland Project Call for Nationwide Cherry Laurel Sales Ban 12 August 2026 New Government-commissioned risk assessment finds invasive Cherry Laurel poses a High risk to Ireland’s biodiversity, with High confidence. A newly published risk assessment of Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) has found the invasive plant poses an overall […]
Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]
Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]
The Magic Of An Irish Rainforest By Eoghan Daltun Published online October 14th 2024 The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Irish Wildlife Trust. Guest Writer in Irish Wildlife Magazine Autumn 2024 Issue. Get your copy of the latest magazine by joining IWT […]
Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]
Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]
