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Take part in IPCC’s Hop To It Frog Survey to Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022
Press Release Take part in IPCC’s Hop To It Frog Survey to Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022 31st January 2022 Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2nd February 2022, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are launching their annual Hop To It Frog … Continue reading
Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other
Press Release Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other 19.1.2022 This week the Irish Government published the final report from the Peat Use in Horticulture Working Group, a report the Irish … Continue reading
Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis
Press Release Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis 6.12.21 In 2019 Ireland declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and in July 2021 the President of Ireland signed … Continue reading
IPCC Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 26th November 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are today calling on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) … Continue reading
Heritage Week 2021 – Celebrate with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Press Release 9th August 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce that we will be joining the Heritage Week 2021 celebrations. This year, Heritage Week will be celebrated from the 14th-22nd of August … Continue reading
International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands
Press Release International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands 19th July 2021 On the 25th of July, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are celebrating International Bog Day 2021 by hosting an event from 2-5pm, … Continue reading
Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Peatland Biodiversity on National Biodiversity Week 2021
Press Release Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Biodiversity of Peatlands on National Biodiversity Week 2021 14.5.21 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council in partnership with the Irish Environmental Network are delighted to celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2021 with you – virtually. … Continue reading
Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 – Celebrating Earth Day 2021
Press Release Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 Celebrating Earth Day 2021 22nd April 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are celebrating this Earth Day, 22nd of April 2021, with the publication … Continue reading
Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council
PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2021 Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council Grab a sandwich, salad or bowl of soup and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a series of short virtual talks at lunchtime. In 2021 the … Continue reading
Giving a Voice for Peatlands within the Use of Peat in Horticulture Working Group
Press Release Giving a Voice for Peatlands within the Use of Peat in Horticulture Working Group 4th March 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council have campaigned for an end to the use of peat in horticulture for over 35 years … Continue reading