Cinntí ar Scagadh le haghaidh Measúnú Cuí (AA)
- Foilsithe: 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2023
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 12 Aibreán 2025
2025
Bearta um monatóireacht ar cháilíocht uisce laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais SpeisialtaLoch Tóchair agus Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Loch Tóchair chun tuiscint a fheabhsú ar dhinimic an mhurlaigh agus chun bonn eolais a chur faoi bhearta athchóirithe don láithreán.
Rialú Speiceas Coimhthíoch Ionrach mar chuid de bhearta caomhantais riachtanacha laistigh de Pháirc Náisiúnta Chill Áirne, na Cruacha Dubha agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Abhainn Chárthaí agus Limistéar um Chosaint Speisialta Pháirc Náisiúnta Chill Áirne.
Cruthú agus cosaint gnáthóige um lapairí póraithe laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Chalaí na Sionainne agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Chalaí na Sionainne.
Glanadh Speiceas Coimhthíoch Ionrach mar chuid de bhearta caomhantais riachtanacha laistigh de Pháirc Náisiúnta Chill Áirne, na Cruacha Dubha agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Abhainn Chárthaí agus Limistéar um Chosaint Speisialta Pháirc Náisiúnta Chill Áirne.
Cothabháil agus deisiúcháin ar an mBóthar Glas i Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choimpléasc na Boirne Thoir.
Cosaint d’fhéarthailte a bhaineann le machairí laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Chuan agus Oileáin Ghaoth Dobhair
Fál sealadach leictreach atá díonach ó thaobh creachadóirí de a thógáil laistigh de Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Mhachaire Dhumha Goirt agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Mhachaire Dhumha Goirt / an Locha Dhuibh.
Bearta cothabhála conaire ar Shlí Chaoimhín laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta agus Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Shléibhte Chill Mhantáin.
2024
Bearta um athchóiriú thalamh portaigh laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach na Fliuchmhuine.
Leathnú riain agus íosoibreacha um dheisiú draenach agus lintéir ar rianta laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choill Dhoire Craige agus Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Shléibhte Eachtaí.
Glanadh Speiceas Coimhthíoch Ionrach mar chuid de bhearta caomhantais riachtanacha laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Thearmann Choill Ros Dora agus Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Shliabh Eachtaí.
Glanadh Speiceas Coimhthíoch Ionrach mar chuid de bhearta caomhantais riachtanacha laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Thearmann Choill Pholl na gCnocán agus Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Shliabh Eachtaí.
Glanadh Speiceas Coimhthíoch Ionrach mar chuid de bhearta caomhantais riachtanacha laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Thearmann Choill Dhoire Chraige agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Shliabh Eachtaí.
Bearta caomhantais laistigh de LCS Phortach Chlóirthigh - Cinneadh ar Scagadh do Mheasúnacht Chuí
Bearta um athchóiriú thalamh portaigh laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Chlóirthigh.
Fál stocdhíonach a thógáil ag Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta agus Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Choimpléasc na hAbhann Duibhe/Néifinne chun éifeachtaí ró-innilte ó fhoghail caorach a laghdú.
Plean Gníomhaíochta Athchóirithe maidir le bratphortaigh a chur i bhfeidhm ag Sliabh an Iarainn laistigh d’Ardtailte de chuid Limistéar Caomhnaithe Speisialta Bhinn Chuilceach - Shliabh an Iarainn.
Obair ghairneoireachta ag Anaclann Dúlra Choillte Chnoc Sinche, laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choillte Chnoc Sinche.
Obair ghairneoireachta laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Ghleann Dá Ghrua.
Fál atá díonach ó thaobh creachadóirí de a shuiteáil laistigh de Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Loch an tSeascainn Mhóir agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Thaobh Thiar d’Ard an Rátha/Bhóthar an Mháis.
Fál stocdhíonach a thógáil ag Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta agus Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Choimpléasc na hAbhann Duibhe/Néifinne chun éifeachtaí ró-innilte ó fhoghail caorach a laghdú.
Bainistiú ar scrobarnach atá ag cúngú laistigh de Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Loch Rí.
Piléir gheata a athsholáthar ag pointí rochtana atá ann cheana féin laistigh de Pháirc Náisiúnta Chonamara, limistéar atá ainmnithe laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choimpléasc Bheanna Beola agus an Gharráin.
Rialú caonaigh ar dhá chabhsa in Anaclann Dúlra Dhrom Mór, laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choillte agus Lochanna Dhrom Mór.
Cur chun feidhme teicnící athchóirithe bratphortaigh ar fud limistéir Altateskin agus Ghob na bhFiach laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Thamhnacha Bhinn Chuilceach-Shliabh an Iarainn.
Obair ghairneoireachta ag Anaclann Dúlra Choillte Chnoc Sinche, laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choillte Chnoc Sinche.
Cruthú linne nua chun cnádáin a chaomhnú laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta an Ribhéir agus laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Leithinis Uíbh Ráthaigh.
Gabháil faoi cheadúnas de phiardóg liathbhán shláintiúil i bhfo-dhobharcheantar na hAbhann Bige laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta na hAbhann Móire de bharr thionchar phlá na piardóige (Comhbheartas Iascaireachta).
Uásghrádú ar na fálta atá ann cheana go caighdeán stocdhíonach laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Dhumhcha agus Eanach Bhoth Chróine-an Bhriotáis.
Innilt chaomhantais mholta chun srian a chur ar leathadh scrobarnaí agus fásra eile atá dochrach do ghnáthóga atá faoi chosaint laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta i gContae an Chláir agus i nGaillimh.
Bearta athchóirithe bratphortaigh i mbaile fearainn Ardach laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Choimpléasc Phortach Chonamara agus laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta Choimpléasc Phortach Chonamara.
Athsholáthar fálta chun innilt chaomhantais a éascú ag dáileacht talún a fuarthas le déanaí laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Loch Coirib.
Athsholáthar / suiteáil gineadóra hidrileictrigh nua laistigh den Sruthán Buí ag Ionad Cuairteoirí Pháirc Náisiúnta Chonamara. Tá Ionad Cuairteoirí Pháirc Náisiúnta Chonamara cóngarach do Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Choimpléasc na mBeann Beola/an Gharráin.
Athchóiriú ar chuid den láithreán ar a ndearnadh damáiste trí chonairí, cosáin agus bealaí rochtana a chruthú agus a athrú go mídhleathach a bhaineann le húsáid easbhóthair feithiclí inneallghluaiste mar chaitheamh aimsire ag Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Choill Chnoc Sinche.
Cothabháil agus uasghrádú molta ar bhóthar atá ann cheana laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Choill Chnoc Sinche.
Tógáil buaile agus gabhlaigh bainistíochta eallaigh le haghaidh bainistíocht beostoic mar chuid de chleachtais innilte caomhantais laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Choimpléasc Oirthear Bhoirne.
Bainistíocht agus athchóiriú eanach trí chleachtais traidisiúnta innilte ag Limistéar faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta Eanach Bhaile Pholaird.
Oibreacha cothabhála draenach in Anaclann Éanlaithe Fiáine Loch Garman, laistigh de Chuan Loch Garman agus Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta na Slabaí.
Monatóireacht ar Bhroigheall, ar Mheirliún, ar FheadógBhuí, agus ar Fhaoileán Bán laistigh de Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta ag Coimpléasc Phortach Chonamara trí úsáid suirbhéanna dróin speisialtóra.
Croíshampláil bratphortaigh ag 47 láithreán ar fud 27 Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta mar chuid den tionscadal "Imscrúdú a dhéanamh ar thionchar aeráide an ama atá thart ar Rátaí Bailithe Carbóin Bhratphortaigh na hÉireann (PCARB)".
Clárchosán adhmaid atá ann cheana féin a bhaint agus é a athchóiriú go páirteach laistigh de Limistéar Phortach na Scraithe.
Suiteáil an trealaimh le haghaidh monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar cháilíocht uisce ionsrutha in Abhainn Bhun Dorcha, Co. Mhaigh Eo laistigh den Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choimpléasc Chnoc Maol Réidh/Shíofra/Oirimh.
Suiteáil gaiste MFF go fadtéarmach, monatóireacht fhéinrialaitheach a dhéanamh ar leamhain ag láithreacha ar leith laistigh de thrí shuíomh Natura 2000.
Trasghluaiseacht c.40 Diúilicín Péarla Fionnuisce Margaritifera margaritifera ó Abhainn Ruibhe, atá mar chuid de LCS Loch Coirib chuig Gorlann Bradán na Foirnéise Fhoras na Mara, mar chuid den chlár phóraithe braighdeanais atá ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair.
Trasghluaiseacht c.40 Diúilicín Péarla Fionnuisce Margaritifera margaritifera ó Abhainn Fhia, atá mar chuid de LCS Iarthar Ard an Rátha/an Mháis chuig Gorlann Bradán na Foirnéise Fhoras na Mara, mar chuid den chlár phóraithe braighdeanais atá ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair.
Trasghluaiseacht c.40 Diúilicín Péarla Fionnuisce Margaritifera margaritifera ón Abhainn na Daraí Duibhe atá mar chuid de LCS Abhainn na Daraí Duibhe chuig Gorlann Bradán na Foirnéise Fhoras na Mara, mar chuid den chlár phóraithe braighdeanais atá ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair.
Monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar ghníomhaíocht pórúcháin Chromán na gCearc laistigh de Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Shliabh Eibhlinne go Sliabh an Airgid ag baint úsáid as sainsuirbhéanna drón.
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Mhoin Uí Éimhigh.
Bearta caomhnúcháin laistigh de LCS Phortach An Chairn – Cinneadh ar Scagadh do Mheasúnacht Chuí
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach An Chairn.
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Choill na Croise.
Bearta caomhnúcháin laistigh de LCS an Eanaigh Rua – Cinneadh ar Scagadh do Mheasúnacht Chuí
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta an Eanaigh Rua.
Bearta cosanta neadacha ag LCS na Mara amach ó Loch Garman – Cinneadh ar Scagadh do Mheasúnacht Chuí
Suiteáil sconsa agus srianadh creachadóirí spriocdhírithe ag Trá Chuan an Fhódaigh. Tá an limistéar a bhfuil sconsa le cur thart air in aice le Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta na Mara amach ó Loch Garman agus Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Pholdair agus Dhumhcha Chathóir.
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach na hArdghráige.
Croíleacú locha le haghaidh imscrúduithe pailéachomhshaoil laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Choimpléasc Iarthar Bhoirne – Cinneadh ar Scagadh do Mheasúnacht Chuí.
Oibreacha athchóirithe ag Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Dhroim an Locha.
Suiteáil agus feidhmiú Túir Comhathraithis Guairneáin agus an trealamh monatóireachta hidreolaíoch a bhaineann leis ag An Léim Thiar, laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Chonamara.
Bearta athchóirithe tailte portaigh ag an nGreanach Mhór, ag an Droim Mhín laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Shléibhte Chill Mhantáin agus Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Shléibhte Chill Mhantáin.
Bearta athchóirithe tailte portaigh ag Carraig an tSeabhaic laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Shléibhte Chill Mhantáin agus Limistéar Cosanta Speisialta Shléibhte Chill Mhantáin.
Bainistíocht ar aiteann agus scrobarnach atá ag cúngú laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Chnoic na Scríne.
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.
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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
Bearta um athchóiriú thalamh portaigh laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach na Fliuchmhuine.
Bearta um athchóiriú thalamh portaigh laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta Phortach Bhaile na Faiche.
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.