Last week, we hosted a pan-European workshop on corncrake conservation.

What we discovered as a community made up of ecologists, land managers, farmers and advisors is that the situation for corncrakes has reached a crucial point.

Crex Futures...what next?

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National Biodiversity Week is nearly upon us!🌼🐝🌱🐦🌸

There is a great line up of events taking place and I'm delighted to be playing a part in #Meath !

It also runs parallel with the last few days for you to #HaveYourSay on the Meath Biodiversity Action Plan!

More info 👇👇

“In a move led by Ireland, 11 environment ministers have written to countries that have said they will either abstain or vote against ratification of the laws, urging them to think again” #NRL #RestoreNature Lucy Gaffney Emer Ni D

The EPA Water Conference 2024 takes place on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June 2024, in Salthill, Galway, and online.

This event is Engineers Ireland CPD Approved.

You can book your ticket now - online attendance is free, but booking is required:

catchments.ie/epa-water-conf…

Just a few of the fruit and berries found in our hedgerows in the autumn and winter.

The more plant species found in a hedgerow, the greater number of species it can support.

Find out how to make your hedgerows buzz:
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#farmlandbiodiversity

🌱 Take our Survey and be in with a chance to win an Ireland's Blue Book voucher PLUS two complimentary tickets to the summit! 👉 loom.ly/IHM85Oo

We are asking you to help us shape the Autumn ESG Summit agenda, let us know what matters most to you!

#ESGAutumn24

Biodiversity week is kicking off this Friday, with events taking place across the country. All events are free of charge to the general public but registrations may be required.

Find out what's on in your area here ➡️biodiversityweek.ie/events-calenda…

#BiodiversityWeek2024

Dog rose scramble through hedgerows and make a beautiful display when in flower.

Large flowers have a gentle scent and are a valuable nectar source in the spring.

Hips are a food source for birds in the winter.

Find out how to make your hedgerows buzz:
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Today is #PlantHealthDay 🌱

NO plants means:
🚫NO food
🚫NO clean air
🚫NO life

Protecting plants' health means protecting local flora, environment & biological diversity, economies & livelihoods

More about protected species & biodiversity targets 👉 biodiversity.europa.eu

EVENT: NCI has teamed up with Green Foundation Ireland GFI for a free in-person #BiodiversityWeek event, May 20 - Biodiversity in Everyday Decision Making: A #NaturalCapital Approach

Emer Ni D Catherine (Farrell) Wilkie @VniC_Health ForES Kathleen Conroy

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(AL) Live in #Clare , #Cork , #Dublin , #Kilkenny or #Sligo ? If so, you still have a chance to join one of the #dawnchorus events run by our BirdWatch Ireland branches, with several more to take place this weekend!

Find an event near you 👇👇👇

birdwatchireland.ie/tune-in-to-nat…

Consulting with local communities on the implementation of the National Raised Bog Restoration Programme is a key component of our team's work. This week, we were at Crosswood Bog SAC (Co. Westmeath) discussing how to make restoration and amenity uses compatible.

Positive news to end the week!

A new landmark study has been published in the journal Science which shows that actions for nature conservation are having a markedly positive effect on biodiversity.

Read more of this story here 👉 cieem.net/conservation-a…

Today, we are formally launching the CoCentre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water.

This CoCentre involves 60+ researchers exploring solutions for climate, biodiversity & water issues on islands of Ireland & GB.

Co-Directors: Yvonne Buckley & Mark Emmerson
Deputy Director: Ed Hawkins

Is your business ready to become #NaturePositive ?
Start your journey today with Business For Biodiversity Ireland and our step-by-step roadmap, workshops and community of practice🍃
▶️ businessforbiodiversity.ie
#JoinTheEvolution #BizBioIrl

We are sad to share the news that our long-time NCI Steering Committee member Jennifer Fulton, Chief Executive of Ulster Wildlife, has passed away. A huge loss to the nature conservation sector. Our deepest condolences to Jennifer’s family and friends. naturalcapitalireland.com/post/nci-steer…

Lots of free biodiversity events at CECAS.IE Leap, West Cork ⬇️

Info and booking at: bio-fest.com

#BiodiversityWeek2024

Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula) growing on an old wall near the coast at Fermoyle, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Unusual to see orchids as walls flora! BSBI Ireland BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland