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Monitoring of Special Conservation Interests using a drone with a thermal sensor as part of necessary conservation measures within Connemara Bog Complex Special Protection Area.
Non-native Conifer clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Altachullion Upper within the Cuilcagh – Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Erection of stock proof fencing and maintenance of existing fencing within the boundaries of the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation to reduce the effects of overgrazing from sheep trespassing.
Adoption of necessary conservation measures to restore the favourable conservation condition of Common Terns within Lough Derg (Shannon) Special Protection Area.
Upland Woodland Strategy which proposes the restoration and protection of upland riparian woodlands at locations within Wicklow Mountains National Park, an area dual designated as the Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and the Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Peatland restoration measures within the Girley Bog Natural Heritage Area, Co. Meath.
Remedial works to address previous works that have and are, causing significant effect to and adversely affecting the integrity of a European site namely, Lough Eske and Ardnamona Wood Special Area of Conservation.
Necessary conservation measures to protect and enhance the riparian margins of the Stoneyford River within the River Boyne and River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation.
Installation of temporary fencing to protect breeding waders within the West Donegal Special Protection Area. This site is dual designated as the Gweedore Bay and Islands Special Area to Conservation.
Creation of an additional, purpose-built roost within the Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation to increase available maternity/hibernation roost space and enhance the local population of Lesser Horseshoe Bats.
Management of encroaching gorse and scrub within the Silvermine Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Slievefelim to Silvermines Mountains Special Protection Area.
Restoration of coastal dune vegetation within Carrowmore Dunes Special Area of Conservation.
Continued peatland restoration at Barnacullian ridge within the Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Monitoring of breeding Hen Harrier activity within Slieve Bloom Mountains Special Protection Area using specialist drone surveys.
Monitoring of breeding Hen Harrier activity within Stack's to Mullaghareirk Mountains, West Limerick Hills and Mount Eagle Special Protection Area using specialist drone surveys.
Monitoring of breeding Hen Harrier activity within Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area using specialist drone surveys.
Restoration of coastal dune vegetation within Castlefreke Dunes Special Area of Conservation.
Control of livestock trespass within Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation through unfenced boundaries.
Implementation of measures to support breeding wader success within Lough Ree Special Protection Area.
Maintenance of the existing tarmacadam access road to Coole Park Nature Reserve, Gort, Co. Galway.
Adoption of the Glenasmole Valley Catchment Project within Wicklow Mountains National Park, which is located within the Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area.
The Red-throated Diver is one of Ireland’s rarest breeding bird species, restricted to remote upland lochans in County Donegal.
In view of low occupancy and breeding success in recent years, efforts to restore the favourable conservation condition of Red-throated Divers require measures to alleviate the known and predicted vulnerabilities of the species.
Adoption of the removal of non-native conifers Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis as part of necessary conservation measures within Cuilcagh - Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Removal of self-sown conifers halts and reverses the potentially positive feedback loop of drying of the peatland caused by the establishment smaller (isolated) conifers, and may reduce the exacerbation of detrimental edge effects and existing hydrological impacts of adjacent commercial forestry plantations.
Adoption of peatland restoration measures at Cloncrow Bog (New Forest) Natural Heritage Area in accordance with Regulation 42A EC (Birds and Natural) Habitats Regulations 2011-2021.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation.
The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Necessary conservation measures to restore 91A0 Old sessile oak woods in Derryclare Nature Reserve to a favourable condition as a contribution to its wider conservation status.
The pilot captive breeding programme is a partnership between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Marine Institute aiming to revitalise Freshwater Pearl Mussel populations. The programme is based at the Marine Institute's Newport Research Facility in Co. Mayo.
Upland path maintenance at Spinc / Lugduff aims to minimise erosion on sensitive upland habitats adjacent to the route, while retaining the quality of the recreational environment and managing the existing current physical capacity of the trail as part of wider visitor management within Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Adoption of necessary conservation measures within Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area to restore the conservation condition of blanket bog and improve water regulation and water quality within the Liffey catchment.
Passive recovery and rehabilitation of coastal foredune vegetation as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of the Murvey Machair Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
This project is an initiative by LIFE on Machair, a six year EU funded project running from 2022 to 2028.
The project was developed to work with farmers, landowners and local communities in a bid to protect and restore Ireland’s network of Machair systems and associated breeding wader and pollinator communities.
Drone/thermal sensor surveys for Merlin as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of the Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
Direct burial of an ethernet cable providing internet connectivity at the Wicklow Mountains National Park Education Centre - integral to the delivery of the national park's education programme.
Restoration of the salinity and hydrological regime in Roonah coastal lagoon as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of the Lough Cahasy, Lough Baun and Roonah Lough Special Area of Conservation .
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Felling of selected individual trees within proximity to amenity woodland trails in Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve following arboriculturist inspection.
Upgrading of existing stock-proof fencing to facilitate extensive rotational grazing and the delivery of other necessary conservation measures as part of the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme (Reference: 2022_TY_036)
Vegetation management to maintain the suitability of nesting habitat for internationally and nationally significant breeding populations of Tern species at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford.
A conservation plan for Achillea maritima (Cottonweed) at the only remaining, extant site for the species in Ireland.
Necessary conservation measures to restore 91A0 Old sessile oak woods in Vale of Clara Nature Reserve to a favourable condition as a contribution to its wider conservation status.
Sand Dune Restoration through forest felling and groundworks within Horn Head and Rinclevan Special Area of Conservation as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of this site.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within the Bellacorrick Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Peatland Restoration through re-vegetation and re-wetting within Wicklow Mountains National Park Special Area of Conservation as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of this site.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Cherry laurel control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation. Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) has become invasive in areas of the Coole woodland habitats and over the years has grown to form a dense understorey, preventing the natural growth of saplings of native tree and shrub species.
Enhancement of existing commuting routes and foraging habitat for Lesser Horseshoe Bats within Newgrove House SAC. Lesser Horseshoe Bats have been designated as an Annex II species under the E.U. Habitats Directive and they are vulnerable to the loss or disturbance of both summer and winter roost sites and the removal of linear habitat corridors.
Installation of a Waste Water Treatment System at Wexford Wildfowl Reserve within Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area and the adjoining Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation. The project is a necessary measure to replace the existing outdated and faulty system currently in use and to ensure an effective sewage treatment system is installed, as per the conditions of the wastewater discharge licence.
Resurfacing of Ardcavan Lane within Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area and adjoins the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation. The project aims to restore safe vehicular, pedestrian and agricultural access for staff, visitors, members of the public visiting the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve Visitor Centre.
Translocation of c.40 individual Freshwater Pearl Mussel Margaritifera margaritifera from the Owenriff River, part of the Lough Corrib SAC to the Marine Institute’s Furnace Salmon Hatchery, as part of a pilot captive breeding programme.
Erection of deer fencing around the perimeter of Lake Park Estate within Wicklow Mountains SAC to manage the impact of overgrazing on protected habitats by the wild deer population.
Adoption of the Glendalough and Derrybawn Woodland Project, Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation. The primary objective of the project is to address two main threats to the woodland habitats, notably the spread of invasive non-native tree species and grazing by deer.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Oldhead Wood SAC. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Winter grazing of Konik ponies within West of Ardara/Maas Road Special Area of Conservation to help manage and improve the conservation condition of Alkaline fen habitat within the site. The project elements include the reinstatement of traditional grazing management and the upgrading and maintenance of stock proof fencing.
Woodland dominated by Yew (Taxus baccata) is one of the rarest woodland types in Europe and has priority habitat status under Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. This project, through habitat management and the eradication of non-native invasive species aims to improve the conservation condition of the Yew Wood at Muckross, Killarney National Park SAC.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Fawnboy Bog/Lough Nacung Special Area of Conservation and Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures at Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Grazing of Highland cattle within Pollardstown Fen Special Area of Conservation to help recover species-rich fen communities. The project elements include the reinstatement of traditional grazing management and the instalment of stock proof fencing.
Erection and maintenance of perimeter stock proof fencing at Connemara National Park within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Habitat management of semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) and Limestone pavement in the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Lough Eske and Ardnamona Wood Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Peatland restoration within the Slieve Bloom Mountains Special Area of Conservation. The project aims to restore blanket bog and peatland habitats on Knockachoora Mountain.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Twelve Bens and Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Owenduff / Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
Peatland restoration within Dunragh Loughs/Pettigo Plateau Special Area of Conservation. The project aims to improve water regulation and water quality within the catchment.
Maintenance of perimeter stock proof fencing within the Silvermines Mountains Special Area of Conservation to facilitate management of the site through conservation grazing.
Cotoneaster control as part of necessary conservation measures within Castlesampson Esker Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Cotoneaster spp has been shown to decrease species richness and diversity, as well as affecting grassland specialist species.
Arboricultural work within Pollnaknockaun Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation.
Arboricultural work within Rosturra Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation.
Installation of temporary shallow monitoring wells within the Tralee Bay and Magharees Peninsula, West to Cloghane Special Area of Conservation and Dingle Peninsula Special Protection Area as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of these sites.
Sand Dune Restoration through forest felling and groundworks at the Raven Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation as necessary conservation measures directly connected with or necessary for the management of this site.