PRESS RELEASE
19th May 2016
IPCC staff and volunteers all set to explore the biodiversity of Coad Bog, Co. Kerry.
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are very excited as the final preparations are underway for the Coad Bog BioBlitz event which will commence this Friday – 20th of May. During the week-long event IPCC staff, blitz experts and volunteers will carry out numerous wildlife surveys to explore the biodiversity present on Coad Bog. All of the data collected will be submitted to the National Biodiversity Data Centre online and updates will be available during the week through the IPCC’s website www.ipcc.ie and on IPCC’s Facebook page.
IPCC staff and volunteers will also explore the nature of the bog by: profiling the bog, mapping and profiling its drains, inserting dip wells to monitor water levels on the bog, peat probing to measure the depth of peat and drain blocking to help restore the bog to active peat forming blanket bog. All of the information collected throughout the BioBlitz will be used to put together a restoration plan for Coad Bog.
On Tuesday 24th of May IPCC will be hosting a Night Safari on Coad Bog. All are welcome to attend, please be advised that wellies and outdoor clothing are recommended. The evening will include a guided wildlife walk through the bog. There will also be a chance to explore the spectacular night skies above the bog. This will be a great opportunity for the local community to come along and discuss the restoration of Coad Bog.
‘I am very excited about the Coad Bog BioBlitz and am looking forward to meeting all those who have signed up to attend. I also look forward to Scoil Crochan Naofa’s visit to the bog on Thursday 26th of May. It will be fantastic to recruit some junior rangers to help IPCC monitor Coad Bog in the future’ says Katie Geraghty, IPCC’s Campaign Officer.
All are welcome to attend this exciting BioBlitz event. There is lots of work to be done and all help is much appreciated. If you would like to sign up for the Coad Bog BioBlitz or would like further information about the events please contact:
Katie Geraghty, IPCC’ s Campaign Officer on 045 860133 or bogs@ipcc.ie
This event is kindly sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Irish Environmental Network