invasive species

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<p>Introduced to New Zealand by European settlers in the 19th century to remind themselves of home, hedgehogs found themselves in a paradise free of natural predators and bursting with ground-nesting birds, wētā (insects), lizards and invertebrates. They adapted well... too well</p>

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A pest or a prince — is it all down to postcodes?

The conservation–invasion paradox is when a species is endangered where it evolved but causes havoc where humans introduced it. So why can't we just bring unwanted animals to where they're wanted?

<p>The mink eradication programme is Ireland’s first large-scale attempt to remove the invasive American Mink (Neovison vison) from a designated area. Led collaboratively by the Breeding Waders EIP and the National Association of Regional Game Councils, and supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the programme aims to safeguard vulnerable ground-nesting birds and native wildlife by tackling one of their most significant predators.</p>

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Donal Hickey: Mink eradication pilot programme underway in the Midlands

<p>Caiman in the Pantanal. Picture: Richard Collins </p>

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Richard Collins: No smiles for illegally released crocodile in Spain

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Pádraic Fogarty: There are signs of positive change at Wild Nephin

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), at its favorite spot near bodies of water.

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Even 'pretty' invasives are not welcome for very good reasons

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Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

S Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty examines the ambitious plans and lessons learnt so far in restoring nature in national parks

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Anja Murray: Pretty invader is bad news for ecosystems

Vibrant orange montbretia is such a familiar sight in rural Ireland that many people assume it's a native plant — but this is an alien invasive of the highest order

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

National Trust Species Regeneration Project

Dónal Hickey: Increase in only one butterfly species here

Invasive plant species such as montbretia and fuchsia crowd out all native herbs that butterflies need for their life cycles

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Anja Murray: Vital invasive mink control for wildlife conservation

Because they are native to north America, mink have no natural predators here and can wreak havoc on ground-nesting birds

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Donal Hickey: Have you spotted any parakeets or hornets among invaders here?

Here's how to report any suspected rose-ringed parakeet sightings in Cork city or surrounding areas

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city

Who you gonna call? Well, if the problem is non-native weeds and plants and you want to ‘bust’ them in a non-chemical, environmentally conscious way then you’ve gotta call in the goats.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Curbing killer cats — why we should and how to go about it

Curfews, bibs, games — here are some practical steps cat owners can take to greatly reduce the risks to wildlife

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods

Residents can even do their bit, by leaving part of their own gardens wild and avoiding artificial lawns and pesticides

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Campaign launched to protect Irish waters from invasive species

According to Invasive Species Ireland, creatures not native to ecosystems are the second greatest threat to biodiversity worldwide, after habitat destruction

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

EU asks Ireland to explain lack of plan to tackle invasive species

Invasive alien species represent one of the main threats to biodiversity and related ecosystem services, especially in geographically and evolutionarily isolated ecosystems, such as small islands

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021

Dublin City Council action plan to tackle invasive species costing economy €2m a year

A city council has introduced proposals for tackling invasive alien animals and plants, which are estimated to cost the economy over €2m a year.

Sun, 24 Jan, 2016

invasive species

A pest or a prince — is it all down to postcodes?

Donal Hickey: Mink eradication pilot programme underway in the Midlands

Richard Collins: No smiles for illegally released crocodile in Spain

Pádraic Fogarty: There are signs of positive change at Wild Nephin

Even 'pretty' invasives are not welcome for very good reasons

Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

S Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

Anja Murray: Pretty invader is bad news for ecosystems

Dónal Hickey: Increase in only one butterfly species here

Anja Murray: Vital invasive mink control for wildlife conservation

Donal Hickey: Have you spotted any parakeets or hornets among invaders here?

This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city

Curbing killer cats — why we should and how to go about it

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods

Campaign launched to protect Irish waters from invasive species

EU asks Ireland to explain lack of plan to tackle invasive species

Dublin City Council action plan to tackle invasive species costing economy €2m a year

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Mick Clifford

invasive species

A pest or a prince — is it all down to postcodes?

Donal Hickey: Mink eradication pilot programme underway in the Midlands

Richard Collins: No smiles for illegally released crocodile in Spain

Pádraic Fogarty: There are signs of positive change at Wild Nephin

Even 'pretty' invasives are not welcome for very good reasons

Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

S Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

Anja Murray: Pretty invader is bad news for ecosystems

Dónal Hickey: Increase in only one butterfly species here

Anja Murray: Vital invasive mink control for wildlife conservation

Donal Hickey: Have you spotted any parakeets or hornets among invaders here?

This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city

Curbing killer cats — why we should and how to go about it

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods

Campaign launched to protect Irish waters from invasive species

EU asks Ireland to explain lack of plan to tackle invasive species

Dublin City Council action plan to tackle invasive species costing economy €2m a year

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Mick Clifford

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