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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>NPWS: Lough Hyne Nature Reserve, 65 ha established in 1981 and State-owned. "This is a sea lough with a very wide range of important habitats within the lough and its seaward approaches, a range seldom found in more extensive areas elsewhere. These varied habitats support an exceptionally wide range of animal and plant species."</p>

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Irish State should declare it is keen to see new nature reserves established — and is open to applications

More nature reserves are needed here — on public land as well as privately-owned property, says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty

<p>Badger sow and cubs. Gardaí were recently alerted to what is believed to be a badger baiting incident in Croagh village in Limerick. A Garda statement read that on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Gardaí arrived at the scene and observed two large holes had been intentionally dug in the ground. This is believed to be a practice known as 'badger baiting' — when badgers, which are a protected species in Ireland, are dug out of their setts and captured by people to be used to fight with dogs."</p>

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Wildlife crime is a real crime and a serious problem

<p>Under the Wildlife Act, it is against the law to cut, burn, or otherwise destroy vegetation, including hedges, between March 1 and August 31, with few exemptions</p>

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Protecting nesting birds from flails and fires

New crackdown on wildlife crime

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New crackdown on wildlife crime

NPWS sought 42 prosecutions this year in crackdown on wildlife crime

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NPWS sought 42 prosecutions this year in crackdown on wildlife crime

Wildlife crime: 143 prosecutions recorded since 2020

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Wildlife crime: 143 prosecutions recorded since 2020

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Peter Dowdall: How to plan ahead for summer in the garden

Peter Dowdall presents his post-Scaraveen survival guide for gardeners as they plan ahead for summer

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Donal Hickey: Poisoning is a widespread wildlife crime

Donal Hickey: Poisoning is a widespread wildlife crime

Illegal poisons are still in use here — and they're the main cause of untimely deaths of birds of prey here

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Three men convicted under Wildlife Acts of killing an otter in Waterford

Three men convicted under Wildlife Acts of killing an otter in Waterford

Three men have been convicted of illegally killing an otter at Ballynatray Estate in Co. Waterford in September 2017 contrary to the Wildlife Acts.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019