Place: Musheramore Mountains

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Scheme enlists farmers in bid to save hen harriers

A typical 23-hectare farm, in GLAS, with peatland and grassland habitats, could qualify for Hen Harrier Programme payments totalling €2,200 in year one, rising to €3,700 in year two, writes Stephen Cadogn.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Cyclists back in the saddle as resort opens up at Millstreet Country park

A new cycling resort opens in Co Cork next weekend in a major tourism initiative at a family-owned country park.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

804 objections to harrier SPA proposals

LANDOWNERS have made 804 objections to proposals to designate their property as a special protection areas (SPA) for the hen harrier.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2008

Hen harrier restrictions affect Munster farmers

MUNSTER landowners will bear the brunt of forest planting restrictions introduced last week by the Government for protection of the hen harrier bird.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

American squirrel takes a foothold

RARELY has bird life in Ireland been receiving such publicity. Eagles, kites and hen harriers are all making headlines and attention could now be turning to the plight of songbirds which are facing a relatively new threat.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2007