Update on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020
A final version of the Pollinator Plan is currently being agreed by all supporting organisations The final version of the Plan has 5 objectives, 21 targets and 81 actions. More than
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.
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Updated species accounts for all 97 Irish bees & 180 Irish hoverflies
Species accounts are available for all 97 Irish bee species and all 180 Irish hoverfly species. These have been fully updated and include additional photographs.
Irish Forum on Natural Capital
Irish Forum on Natural Capital - launch event on June 18th For more information or to register visit http://www.naturalcapitalireland.com/news/join-us-for-the-ifnc-launch-event-on-june-18th
25 and 26 April 2015: Coastwatch Blue Info Days in Co. Wexford
On Saturday, 25 April and Sunday, 26 April 2015 Coastwatch will hold Blue Info Days in Co. Wexford. This is a joint event with Wexford County Council and Citclops partners.
New warning system to find ‘alien’ invaders in Welsh seas
A press release issued 22/01/2015 tells of 'A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or
Symposium on the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystem Services – programme announced
The programme for the Symposium on the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystem Services has been finalised and can be downloaded here. Register online for the event here.
GB Species Alert issued for Quagga mussel – look out for this species in Ireland
Quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis rostriformis) has been recorded from a reservoir and river in Surrey, England. This is the first record for this species in the UK. See the GB NNSS
Free download of the book “Plant invasions in protected areas”
In occasion of the World Park Congress, Springer, upon an invitation by the Executive Secretary of the CBD, has generously offered to provide a free download of the book “Plant
Up-dated distribution maps – Oct 2014
Records were added and distribution maps up-dated for 33 species. Of particular interest are records received for species that are currently only known from few areas including: a first record
Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (Cameraria ohridella) present in Ireland
MothsIreland have posted an up-date with distribution maps on the presence of the Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (cameraria ohridella) in Ireland. Visit: www.mothsireland.com/?p=828 If you have seen this species please