Rhododendron

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<p>Wild Nephin: Native woodland establishment behind deer and sheep proof fencing. Pictures: Pádraic Fogarty</p>

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

Far from being ‘unspoiled’, the landscape has been seriously degraded over many decades by a combination of sheep grazing, turf-cutting and plantation forestry — but now there are encouraging signs of renewal notes ecologist Pádraic Fogarty

<p>Killarney National Park: a view over Muckross Lake. Pictures: Pádraic Fogarty </p>

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Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

<p>Glenveagh National Park. Minister of State for Nature, Malcolm Noonan has launched what he describes as "one of the most ambitious nature restoration projects in the history of the State". <br> Picture: Pádraic Fogarty </p>

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Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

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Anja Murray: Rhododendron — more to this beauty than meets the eye

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The Beara rainforest: when healthy natural habitats are given a chance, 'the wild will return'

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Islands of Ireland: Ronayne’s Island in County Kerry — once overrun by aristocrats — is in a pristine state

Rhododendron removal costs estimated at €2,457 a hectare

An action plan i Mayo shows how removing rhododendron can help the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Call for probe into role of rhododendron in Killarney National Park fire

It comes after a previous call for a national plan to combat the so-called "smiling assassin" which, say many conservationists, in fact a "death warrant" to the patches of the countryside it invades

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Men's Shedders arrive in Killarney to tackle invasive rhododendron

"Shedders" from the Irish Men's Sheds Association throughout the island have arrived in Killarney for an old-style 'meitheal' - but instead of cutting hay or turf, the men’s organisation is tackling the scourge of invasive rhododendron in the Killarney National Park.

Tue, 05 Nov, 2019

Walking festival to celebrate rhododendron

A plant, vilified by many for being invasive and allegedly causing damage to woodlands and the environment, is to be celebrated in a Co Tipperary community.

Mon, 28 May, 2018

€700,000 spent in bid to wipe out invasive rhododendron in Killarney

A state agency confirmed it has spent €700,000 over the past five years in trying to eradicate rhododendron in the Killarney National Park.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

Rhododendron

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

Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

Anja Murray: Rhododendron — more to this beauty than meets the eye

The Beara rainforest: when healthy natural habitats are given a chance, 'the wild will return'

Islands of Ireland: Ronayne’s Island in County Kerry — once overrun by aristocrats — is in a pristine state

Rhododendron removal costs estimated at €2,457 a hectare

Call for probe into role of rhododendron in Killarney National Park fire

Men's Shedders arrive in Killarney to tackle invasive rhododendron

Walking festival to celebrate rhododendron

€700,000 spent in bid to wipe out invasive rhododendron in Killarney

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Mick Clifford

Rhododendron

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

Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it

Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark

Anja Murray: Rhododendron — more to this beauty than meets the eye

The Beara rainforest: when healthy natural habitats are given a chance, 'the wild will return'

Islands of Ireland: Ronayne’s Island in County Kerry — once overrun by aristocrats — is in a pristine state

Rhododendron removal costs estimated at €2,457 a hectare

Call for probe into role of rhododendron in Killarney National Park fire

Men's Shedders arrive in Killarney to tackle invasive rhododendron

Walking festival to celebrate rhododendron

€700,000 spent in bid to wipe out invasive rhododendron in Killarney

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Mick Clifford

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