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Transnational connections may help restore Irish Peatlands and monitor European Butterflies
PRESS RELEASE 11th July 2016 Transnational connections may help restore Irish Peatlands and monitor European Butterflies Féile an Dúlra the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s (IPCC) festival for nature supported by Kildare County Council continues at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre … Continue reading
Have your say in the future of Ireland’s Blanket Bogs
Have your say in the future of Ireland’s Blanket Bogs There is currently an alarming policy gap in relation to blanket bog habitat and biodiversity protection in Ireland. Much work has been done on raised bogs with the cessation of … Continue reading
Clearing pathways to transnational peatland education and conservation.
PRESS RELEASE 24th June 2016 Clearing pathways to transnational peatland education and conservation. IPCC’s Campaign Officer Katie Geraghty and Education Officer Nuala Madigan are to take part in a fact finding exchange mission focusing on peatlands to The Netherlands. They … Continue reading
Coad Bog BioBlitz provided chances for active learning and scientific discoveries
PRESS RELEASE 13th June 2016 Coad Bog BioBlitz provided chances for active learning and scientific discoveries The species count for Coad Bog BioBlitz was 200 with 304 hours of observations from participants. The Blitz included hands on visits by all … Continue reading
IPCC staff and volunteers all set to explore the biodiversity of Coad Bog, Co. Kerry
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 … Continue reading
Biodiversity Week Started at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre with a Spectacular Swarm of Bees
PRESS RELEASE Biodiversity Week Started at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre with a Spectacular Swarm of Bees Immediate Release: 17th May 2016 Biodiversity week started in spectacular style at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre this week with the first … Continue reading
Coad Bog BioBlitz and Night Safari discover the diversity of Coad Bog, County Kerry
PRESS RELEASE: 27th April 2016 Coad Bog BioBlitz and Night Safari discover the diversity of Coad Bog, County Kerry The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) would like to invite bog buddies and wildlife enthusiasts to take part in the Coad Bog BioBlitz … Continue reading
Join the Clean-Up of Lodge Bog, Making it a Litter Free Zone
Help the IPCC take part in National Spring Clean Month April is National Spring Clean month and the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are looking for volunteers to come along to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre on Tuesday 12th April … Continue reading
Proclamation for Ireland’s Blanket Bog
PRESS RELEASE: 31st March 2016 Proclamation for Ireland’s Blanket Bog Seven years after the release of Ireland’s Peatland Conservation Action Plan 2020, and with a new Government in the making, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are taking stock of the … Continue reading
Volunteers clear the way for endangered Marsh Fritillary Butterfly
PRESS RELEASE: 18th February 2016 Volunteers clear the way for endangered Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Hurrah for the volunteers who dedicated a day of their time making a habitat or home better for Marsh Fritillary butterflies in County Kildare. The Irish Peatland … Continue reading