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The National Biodiversity Data Centre

The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity.

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Government response underway following reported sighting of an Asian Hornet

Aug 2025

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Launch of the new social wasp online identification course

Jul 2025

Champion Recorder Blog Post – Rachel McKenna

Jun 2025
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