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National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed diverse work programme that is supported by a state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and a small but dedicated team of staff.

Since its establishment in 2007, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed into an essential component of the national heritage infrastructure to make information on Ireland’s biodiversity more accessible for decision-making, to assist engagement by both the public and private sectors with biodiversity and to support the conservation of biological diversity in Ireland. It achieves this through a diverse work programme that is supported by a state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and a small but dedicated team of staff.

Click on any of the tabs below to learn more about the work carried out at the National Biodiversity Data Centre:

‘Festival of Farmland Biodiversity’ farm survey 2023

‘Festival of Farmland Biodiversity’ farm survey results 2023 The National Biodiversity Data Centre hosted a month-long (virtual) ‘Festival of Farmland Biodiversity’ in May 2023. The purpose of the Festival was

100,000th record through Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal 2023

Throughout 2023 there has been a great level of recording activity across a wide range of various taxonomic groups. During July we passed a major annual milestone of 100,000th records

Downtime for National Biodiversity Data Centre systems

Monday, the 21st of August, there will be some necessary scheduled maintenance to our systems at the National Biodiversity Data Centre and there may be some disruption to services. Apologies

We are recruiting for a Chief Scientific Officer

One of the key values of the National Biodiversity Data Centre is a recognition that biodiversity conservation is a science-based discipline and the best outcomes for conservation result from evidence-based

We are recruiting for a Head of Digital Services

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is looking to appoint a Head of Digital Services. This senior management role will have responsibility for the co-ordination of the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s

Gardening for butterflies – helping butterflies with native plants

We are delighted to release "Gardening for Butterflies" by the National Biodiversity Data Centre which is part of Ireland's Butterfly Series. Unfortunately, findings from the Irish Butterfly Monitoring Scheme indicate

Launch of Ireland’s farmland birds course

The majority of land use in Ireland is designated to agriculture. Our biodiversity and the future of farmland and intrinsically linked; Our biodiversity has been shaped by agricultural activity and

Biodiversity Ireland magazine – Spring Summer 2023

The National Biodiversity Data Centre has published its 24th  edition of Biodiversity Ireland which is our bi-annual newsletter. It is a way of showcasing aspects of the project work of

Ireland’s Invasive Alien Species Soil and Stone Pathway Action Plan 2023 – 2027 Public Consultation

Date Released: Thursday, May 4, 2023 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting interested parties to provide comments and make submissions on ‘Ireland’s Invasive Alien Species Soil and

No Mow May

#NoMowMay is an annual campaign asking everyone to put away the lawnmower during the month of May to help our native wildlife. Native Irish wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover, and Birds-foot
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