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These are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork...
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Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SAC sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 site-related details, including lists of the habitats and species listed in Annex I and Annex II of the Habitats Directive for which each Natura 2000 site is selected. Data is accurate up...
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Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SPA sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 SPA site-related details, including lists of bird species for which each Natura 2000 site is selected. Data is accurate up to 7th Feb 2022. Please check the Iris Oifigiúil, Irish, Irish...
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TimpeallachtSite-specific conservation objectives aim to define favourable conservation condition for Habitats Directive Annex I habitats, Annex II species at a site level and the SPA special conservation interest "wetlands and waterbirds". This project relates to the following Annex I...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Key factors for ecosystem service mapping: Contri...Department of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtA raster dataset detailing to how many ecological networks an area contributes. Networks considered are the grassland, woodland, wetland, and upland network. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Land Promoting Good Water QualityDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the maintenance of high water quality, though natural filtration of sediment. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Areas of land contributing to terrestrial food pr...Department of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to terrestrial food provision. This includes agricultural crops and livestock, as well as harvesting of wild food. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national...
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Ancient and Long-established Woodland Inventory 2010Department of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtAncient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links...
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TimpeallachtBefore the Habitats Directive, only four lagoons were at all well known in Ireland (Lady’s Island Lake, Tacumshin Lake, Lough Murree, Furnace Lough) and very few biological studies had been published. Under the obligations of the Directive, the National Parks and Wildlife...
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Commonage Framework Planning was a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture and Food. Teams combining agricultural and ecological skills to assess the sustainable use of these areas have surveyed all known commonage...
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TimpeallachtDuring the Saltmarsh Monitoring Project 2006-2008, initiated by the Research Branch of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Annex I Saltmarsh habitats according to the EU Habitats Directive were mapped around the coast of the Republic of Ireland, and their conservation...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map - Ecosystem Service Stock Map: Soil CarbonDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the soil. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map - Ecosystem Service Stock Map: Marine CarbonDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing contribution to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the marine environment. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Supporting Ecosystem Service Information: Contrib...Department of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtA raster dataset showing areas' contributing to the woodland network, including how important the area is for the network (based on habitat type and proximity to the next core area). This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Marine areas contributing to marine food provisionDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of marine areas to marine food provision. This includes everything taken from the sea for human consumption, including fish (marine and diadromous), shellfish, crustaceans, and algae, both from wild harvest and from...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystems Services Map – Terrestrial BiodiversityDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate biodiversity stock of terrestrial areas This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any...
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National survey and assessment of the conservation status of Irish sea cliffsDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtA detailed desk study was carried out where possible on all of the cliff sites in Ireland which had been identified up until 2010, and further sites were identified. A conservation assessment and survey technique were developed (based on the pilot survey completed in 2009) and...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Land Temporarily Storing WaterDepartment of Housing, Local Government, and HeritageTimpeallachtThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to flood control, through its ability to temporarily store water. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through...
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TimpeallachtIn 2008, following a 2007 pilot study in Roscommon and Offaly, a nationwide research study into the semi-natural grasslands of Ireland commenced. This study involved collecting botanical and environmental data from semi-natural grassland across all 26 counties. A total of...
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Proposed Natural Heritage Areas (pNHA) were published on a non-statutory basis in 1995. They have not since been statutorily proposed or designated. These sites are of significance for wildlife and habitats. A process is underway to resurvey and formally designate some pNHAs...
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An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe,
7-9 Rae Mhuirfean,
BÁC 2, ÉIRE.
An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe,
7-9 Rae Mhuirfean,
BÁC 2, ÉIRE.
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