Determinations on Screening for Appropriate Assessment (AA)
- Published on: 31 October 2023
- Last updated on: 9 April 2025
2025
Water quality monitoring measures within Lady’s Island Lake Special Area of Conservation and Lady’s Island Lake Special Protection Area to improve understanding of the dynamics of the lagoon and to inform the development of restoration proposals for the site.
Invasive Alien Species control as part of necessary conservation measures within Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment Special Area of Conservation and Killarney National Park Special Protection Area.
Breeding wader habitat creation and protection within Shannon Callows Special Protection Area and River Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment Special Area of Conservation and Killarney National Park Special Protection Area.
Maintenance and repair of the Green Road in the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Protection of machair associated grasslands within Gweedore Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation.
Erection of stock proof fencing at Wild Nephin National Park within the Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation and Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Protection Area to reduce the effects of overgrazing from sheep trespassing.
Trail maintenance measures at St Kevin’s Way trail within the Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
The Fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) gives effect to the requirements of the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) and its purpose is to prevent pollution of surface waters and groundwater from agricultural sources, and to protect and improve water quality; while S.I. No. 113/2022 - European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022 gives effect to the NAP in national legislation.
2024
Peatland restoration measures within Flughany Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Widening of a track and minimal drain and culvert fixing works on trails within Derrycrag Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation and Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Rosturra Wood Special Area of Conservation and Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Pollnaknockaun Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation and Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Derrycrag Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation and Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area.
Conservation measures within Clara Bog SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Peatland restoration measures within Clara Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Erection of stock proof fencing at Wild Nephin National Park within the Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation and Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Protection Area to reduce the effects of overgrazing from sheep trespassing.
Implementation of a blanket bog Restoration Action Plan at Slieve Anierin within Cuilcagh Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Arboricultural work at Knocksink Woods Nature Reserve, within Knocksink Woods Special Area of Conservation.
Arboricultural work within Glen of the Downs Special Area of Conservation
Installation of predator proof fencing within the Sheskinmore Lough Special Protection Area and West of Ardara/Maas Road Special Area of Conservation
Erection of stock proof fencing within the Owenduff/Nephin Complex SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Management of encroaching scrub within the Lough Ree Special Protection Area and Lough Ree Special Area of Conservation.
Replacement of gate pillars at existing access points within Connemara National Park, an area designated within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Control of moss on two driveways in Dromore Nature Reserve, within the Dromore Woods and Loughs Special Area of Conservation.
Protection and recovery of coastal foredune vegetation through the strategic use of exclosures and sand fencing within the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation. Temporary electric predator proof fencing will also be erected to protect ground nesting waders and bird species considered to be an intrinsic component of the Machair habitat.
Implementation of blanket bog restoration techniques across the Altateskin and Bencroy areas within the Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Creation of a new pond for the conservation of Natterjack Toads within Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation and Iveragh Peninsula Special Protection Area.
Licensed capture of healthy White-clawed Crayfish in the Awbeg sub-catchment within the River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation due to the impacts of crayfish plague (CFP).
Upgrading of existing fencing to a stock proof standard within the Buckroney-Brittas Dunes and Fen Special Area of Conservation.
Proposed conservation grazing to manage scrub encroachment and other vegetation detrimental to the protected habitats within selected Special Areas of Conservation in County Clare and Galway.
Blanket bog restoration measures in the townland of Ardagh within Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation and Connemara Bog Complex Special Protection Area.
Replacement of fencing to facilitate conservation grazing at a recently acquired land parcel within Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation and Lough Corrib Special Protection Area.
Replacement / installation of a new hydro-electric generator within the Sruffaunboy Stream at the Connemara National Park Visitor Centre. The Connemara National Park Visitor Centre is adjacent to the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Restoration of parts of the site damaged by the illegal creation and alteration of tracks, paths and access routes associated with off-road recreational use of mechanically propelled vehicles at Knocksink Woods Special Area of Conservation.
Roadway maintenance at Knocksink Woods SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Proposed maintenance and upgrading of an existing roadway within Knocksink Woods Special Area of Conservation.
Construction of a cattle management pen and crush for the management of livestock as part of conservation grazing practices within East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Fen management within Pollardstown Fen SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Management and restoration of fens through traditional grazing practices at Pollardstown Fen Special Area of Conservation.
Monitoring of Cormorant, Merlin, Golden Plover, and Common Gull within Connemara Bog Complex Special Protection Area using specialist drone surveys.
Drain maintenance works in Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, within Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area.
Blanket bog restoration measures at Bartonny Lough within Cuilcagh – Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Erection of stock proof fencing within the boundaries of Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation to reduce the effects of overgrazing from sheep trespassing.
Invasive Alien Species and scrub clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Myross Wood Special Area of Conservation and Castletownshend Special Area of Conservation.
Removal of deer fencing within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Adoption of the Glenveagh National Park Invasive Alien Species Management Plan 2024 – 2029 within Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park Special Area of Conservation and Derryveagh and Glendowan Mountains Special Protection Area.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Installation of predator proof fencing in the townlands of Tallagh and Bartrauve, Co. Mayo. The area to be fenced is located adjacent to the Broadhaven Bay Special Area of Conservation and Blacksod Bay/Broad Haven Special Protection Area.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Proposed Land Management Plan for lands at Horan’s Pit, Coneycarn, Ballynasrah, Co. Offaly. The footprint of the Lands occurs within All Saints Bog and Esker Special Area of Conservation.
Trail maintenance measures at Tomnafinnoge Woods within the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation and Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Tullaher Lough & Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Sheheree (Ardagh) Special Area of Conservation.
Blanket bog core sampling at 47 sites across 27 Special Areas of Conservation as part of the “Investigating the past climate influence on the Carbon Accumulation Rates of Irish Blanket bogs (PCARB)” project.
Boardwalk maintenance within Scragh Bog SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Removal of an existing timber boardwalk and its partial reinstatement within the Scragh Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Installation of in-stream water quality monitoring equipment in the Bundorragha River, Co. Mayo within the Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Installation of a AMI-trap for the long-term, autonomous monitoring of moths at selected locations within three Natura 2000 sites.
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 an on-going captive breeding programme.
Translocation of c.40 individual Freshwater Pearl Mussel Margaritifera margaritifera from the Owenea River, part of the West of Ardara/Maas Road SAC to the Marine Institute’s Furnace Salmon Hatchery, as part of an on-going captive breeding programme.
Translocation of c.40 individual Freshwater Pearl Mussel Margaritifera margaritifera from the Newport River, part of the Newport River SAC to the Marine Institute’s Furnace Salmon Hatchery, as part of an on-going captive breeding programme.
Monitoring of breeding Hen Harrier activity within Slievefelim to Silvermines Mountains Special Protection Area using specialist drone surveys.
Restoration works at the Mount Hevey Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Restoration works at the Carn Park Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Restoration works at the Crosswood Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Conservation measures within Brown Bog SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Restoration works at the Brown Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Installation fencing and targeted predator control at Foddagh Bay beach. The area to be fenced is located within the Seas off Wexford Special Protection Area and Cahore Polders and Dunes Special Area of Conservation.
Restoration works at the Ardgraigue Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Lake coring for Palaeoenvironmental investigations within the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Restoration works at the Drumalough Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Installation and operation of an Eddy Covariance Tower and associated hydrological monitoring equipment at Leam West, within the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Peatland restoration measures at Granamore, Drummin within Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Peatland restoration measures at Carrigshouk within Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Habitat management within Screen Hills SAC – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Management of encroaching gorse and scrub within the Screen Hills Special Area of Conservation.
Cotoneaster clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Killeglan Grassland Special Area of Conservation
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Derrycrag Wood Nature Reserve.
Snowberry and Winter heliotrope control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation. Both have become established in small areas within the Garryland woodland habitat, forming a dense understorey and preventing the natural growth of saplings of native tree and shrub species.
Sycamore control as part of necessary conservation measures within the Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation. Sycamore has become established in a number of areas within the Garryland woodland habitat, forming a dense understorey and preventing the natural growth of saplings of native tree and shrub species.
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.
Japanese Knotweed clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at River Moy Special Area of Conservation and Lough Conn and Lough Cullin Special Protection Area.
Invasive Alien Species clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Old Head Wood Special Area of Conservation.
Adoption of necessary site management within Lough Carra/Mask Complex Special Area of Conservation and Lough Mask Special Protection Area and Lough Carra Special Protection Area.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures at Gleninchiquin Valley within Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood Special Area of Conservation.
Erection of signage to increase awareness of the conservation importance of sand dunes at Inchydoney Beach within Clonakilty Bay Special Area of Conservation and Clonakilty Bay Special Protection Area.
Peatland restoration measures at Liffey Head Bog within Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Arboricultural work within Derrycrag Wood Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation, Co. Galway.
Monitoring of future restoration actions across six designated restoration areas within the Cuilcagh – Anierin Uplands Special Area of Conservation.
Dismantling and replacement of the existing permanent predator proof fence at Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Machair Special Protection Area and Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex Special Area of Conservation. Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Marsh is a core site for breeding waders within the national breeding wader network. A replacement fence is required owing to the poor condition of the existing fence and to the need to upgrade this fence to a higher specification reflecting the current predation risk.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Castletownshend Special Area of Conservation.
Peatland restoration at Barnacullian ridge within the Wicklow Mountains Special Area of Conservation and Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area.
Restoration of the conservation condition of Cloon West Wood, an area of Annex I habitat Old Sessile Oak located within Killarney National Park.
Rhododendron clearance as part of necessary conservation measures within Carrowmore Lake Complex Special Area of Conservation.
The Glenveagh National Park Woodland Management Strategy provides a framework for the implementation of the necessary conservation measures required to address the threats and pressures on Annex I Old Sessile Oak woods and to restore the ecological and conservation value of woodland and peatland habitats in the Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park Special Area of Conservation, Co. Donegal.
Removal of deer fencing within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.
Adoption of the Glenveagh National Park Invasive Alien Species Management Plan 2024 – 2029 within Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park Special Area of Conservation and Derryveagh and Glendowan Mountains Special Protection Area.
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.
Breeding wader measures within Lough Ree SPA – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
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.
2023
Peatland restoration measures within Flughany Bog Special Area of Conservation.
Peatland restoration measures within Ballynafagh Bog Special Area of Conservation.
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.
Conservation measures for Red-throated Divers, Co. Donegal
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.
Removal of non-native conifers within Cuilcagh - Anierin Uplands SAC
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.
Restoration of Cloncrow Bog Natural Heritage Area
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 control measures at Lettra Commonage, Co. Mayo
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.
Oak woodland management at Derryclare Nature Reserve
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.
Freshwater Pearl Mussel captive breeding programme
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.
Spinc / Lugduff trail maintenance within Wicklow Mountains National Park
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.
Restoration of Liffey Head Bog, Co. Wicklow
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.
Restoration of coastal dune vegetation within Murvey Machair SAC
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.
Monitoring of Merlin in the Slieve Aughty Mountains
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.
Ethernet cable installation at Wicklow Mountains National Park Education Centre
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.
Management of barrier connectivity at Roonah Lough Lagoon
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 within Connemara National Park
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.
Tree management measures within Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation
Felling of selected individual trees within proximity to amenity woodland trails in Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve following arboriculturist inspection.
Conservation measures within Silvermine Mountains Special Area of Conservation
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)
Conservation measures for Terns within Lady’s Island Lake Special Protection Area
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.
Conservation measures for Achillea maritima within Lady’s Island Lake Special Area of Conservation
A conservation plan for Achillea maritima (Cottonweed) at the only remaining, extant site for the species in Ireland.
Oak woodland management at Vale of Clara Nature Reserve
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.
2022
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 within Raven Point Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation (LIFE Insular)
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.