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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

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

Huge wind farms delayed by planning logjam

Wind farm developments which could power every house in Belfast are being delayed by planning application decisions which take up to three years, it emerged today.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2006