Irish Wildlife Trust launches roadside habitats conservation project, “Networks for Nature” Published February 24th, 2015 The Irish Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce a new and innovative project titled ‘Networks for Nature’, which aims to educate and empower local communities and tidy towns groups to manage and cherish roadside verges which are important refugia for […]
Irish Wildlife Trust calls for all burning of uplands to be banned under any revision of the Wildlife Act. The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT), in its submission to the proposed changes in the open season for hedge-cutting and burning of vegetation in the Wildlife Act, has called for all burning of upland vegetation to be […]
Rónán McLaughlin reviews Birds of the Homeplace – the Lives of Ireland’s Familiar Birds by Anthony McGeehan with Julian Wyllie. Read the review and see others in our Guest Articles section.
Children’s book on sale now – My First Book of Irish Animals My First Book of Irish Animals, by Juanita Browne, is the first children’s picture book aimed at introducing young children to the wonderful world of Irish wildlife. Filled with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations by Irish artist, Aoife Quinn, this book will capture the […]
Book Review of Doorstep Wilderness: A Wilder Side of Dublin Niall Mac Coitir reviews Doorstep Wilderness: A Wilder Side of Dublin, the new book by Paul Hughes. Read the review and see others in our Guest Articles section.
Wild Watch – Fundraising Events for the Irish Wildlife Trust At the end of last month, we organised our annual Wild Watch events. Wild Watch is an opportunity to highlight the beauty and wonder of Irish wildlife and to promote membership and the valuable work of the IWT, branches and its volunteers. As a […]
BIM & Marine Institute failing to provide sustainable fishing options for inshore fishermen Environmental groups, including the Irish Wildlife Trust, BirdWatch Ireland, Coastwatch, the Irish Seal Sanctuary and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are calling on the authorities in Ireland with responsibility for fisheries to provide sustainable fishing options for the inshore fishing fleet. […]
The IWT has made a submission to the risk assessments published recently by the Government. The IWT is against the illegal release of wild boar/hybrid/feral pigs. Any reintroduction of wild boar would have to be preceded by a detailed feasibility study and consultation process and if deemed feasible and acceptable by members of the public […]
