National Parks and Wildlife Service

Scientists warn climate change will increase chances of dangerous species arriving in Ireland and threatening food crops if borders are not protected

The bird, though heartless and cunning, is still one of the great joys of approaching summer

A joint Irish-UK scheme will track exactly where they go when the birds go when they depart Ireland in mid-summer

National Parks & Wildlife Service leading latest survey of protect species

Plans to reintroduce the bird are due to come to fruition this summer, says Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan

The movements of the hares were tracked over a period of time including by a helicopter by the National Parks and Wildlife Service

Climate change has exacerbated the challenges facing Ireland’s only native toad

Hybrid or Spanish varieties can quickly displace the native species

First the red kite, next the osprey: rewilding with keystone species could lead to a recovery in multiple habitats and other species

Stephen Cotter, who catches moths as a hobby, caught a species never previously found in Munster

Semi-state is attempting to rehabilitate 33,000 hectares of Midlands bog in one of the largest environmental projects being undertaken in Europe

NPWS claims the men hunted rooks for ‘recreation’ with no evidence of any crop damage caused by the birds

Seasonal bans under Wildlife Act come into effect across Ireland on March 1st to coincide with birds’ nesting season

Allegations ranged from staff shortages, delays in completing maintenance work and death of animals

Lia Fáil, said to be a coronation stone for High Kings, damaged by spray paint

Another Life: On the eve of its writer’s 90th birthday, the long-running natural world column draws to a close

Department of Heritage says new Act addresses European concerns over legal shortcomings

Bird brought as chick from Norway in 2021 released as part of eagle reintroduction programme

Campaigners call for year-round ban on practice of clearing scrub with fire

Minister was due to lead Irish team during final days of UN summit but will be in Montreal for less than 48 hours

A number of measures are being introduced to tighten regulations and prevent accidents or privacy intrusions

Irish Government can lead the way on ambitious nature restoration law in Brussels

Author of landmark work that has transformed the approach to identifying, describing and classifying Irish habitats

Friends of the Irish Environment said in complaint to Minister for Heritage that it may have no option but to issue legal proceedings

National Parks and Wildlife Service records 5% increase in the number of birds in 2022

Michael Viney: Climate change is expected to lead to more variable and intense rainfall, with longer periods of drought in between

Temperatures of up to 32 degrees are ‘quite possible’ today as Irish Water says 32 supplies in drought

Wildfires, as a result of human activity, could affect outcomes of domestic fires and car crashes

Michael Viney: Welcome reform of the National Parks and Wildlife Service takes shape

Your notes and queries for Eanna Ní Lamhna

Tests reveal one of the birds, protected under the Wildlife Act, had been shot

Another Life: Bounty of spawn in ditches and ponds provides food for animals and birds

John Feehan’s book charts effort to protect Offaly habitat and inherent biodiversity

Another Life: Of some 240 known wetland species, almost 70 have been listed for Red List protection

An increasingly vigilant public and punishments might help save this crucial habitat

Birds still subjected to ‘poisoning, persecution, collision or direct disturbance’

Second phase of reintroduction project sees 21 chicks take to the skies in Munster

Bodies to work together on intelligence sharing in aim to ‘protect natural diversity’

Additional 50 park rangers to be recruited, doubling capacity to work on conservation

Dubliners can keep watch for this regal bird on shadier bits of the Liffey and Dodder