Coillte issues advice to public as national forest fire warning in place this week...
The Department of Agriculture has issued a RED warning for fires this week due to current dry conditions and forecast high temperatures. Temperatures are due to...
The war on single-use plastic – Bord Bia
Anna Ryan, Sustainability Development, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
The topic of plastic waste has come to the forefront of the minds of...
Neonicotinoids: EFSA evaluates emergency uses | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has examined the scientific basis for emergency authorisations of neonicotinoid pesticides which were granted in seven EU Member States in 2017.
EFSA’s reports evaluate...
Project Ireland 2040 – Empowering communities for climate action
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D., has today launched the Climate Action priority of Project Ireland 2040 “Empowering Communities for...
Talking Timber 2018: where forest owners meet timber buyers
Two timber marketing days, “Talking Timber” are being organised by Teagasc to take place this month. Forest owners will have the opportunity to meet...
Glyphosate: safety of residue levels reviewed | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has completed its review of the maximum levels of glyphosate that are legally permitted to be present in food. The review is based...
Where have all the insects gone? All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
As a child, it was always my job to remove moths from my big sister’s bedroom. They were common visitors then and she was...
Coillte launch a new Charter of Commitment to the Peoples’ Millennium Forests
Coillte launched a new Charter of Commitment to the Peoples’ Millennium Forests recently. The launch event took place at Ballygannon Millennium Forest, Rathdrum, County...
Biodiversity week events 2018 at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
To celebrate National Biodiversity Week 19th – 27th May 2018, DLR are hosting a number of events. National Biodiversity Week is all about connecting people...
Biodiversity recorders Summer 2018 Workshop Programme
We have nearly concluded our Spring 2018 Workshop Programme even though it barely feels like we have experienced Spring at all! Nevertheless, we will...
