Environment

Here are some useful websites and resources on the environment and how we can help.  Our community can be a positive influence for a better future. More information coming soon!

Recycling

Community Reuse Network: Community Reuse Network Ireland is the all-Ireland representative body for community based reuse, recycling and waste prevention organisations – https://www.crni.ie

Green Home

Green Home:  Green Home is the perfect way for you to check how efficiently you are currently running your home. This can help you to plan how to improve your environmental behaviour and choices – https://www.greenhome.ie/

Live Green – National Sustainability Information Portal for Householders by the EPA

Bees, Birds, Wildlife & Nature

The Federation of Irish Bee Keepers: An Association concerned with the keeping and protection of bees – www.irishbeekeeping.ie

Birdwatch Ireland: An NGO committed to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats throughout Ireland – www.birdwatchireland.ie

Biology.ie: A web based resource for people interested in biodiversity in Ireland – www.biology.ie

Crann: Environmental charity working for the promotion and protection of Ireland’s trees, hedgerows and woodlands – www.crann.ie

Friends of the Irish Environment: A network dedicated to protecting Ireland’s environment – www.friendsoftheirishenvironment.net

Gardening for Butterflies: https://butterfly-conservation.org

The Hedgelaying Association of Ireland: Promotes appropriate management and conservation of hedgerows – www.hedgelaying.ie

Irish Wildlife Trust: An environmental charity whose functions relate wildlife conservation and education – www.iwt.ie

Irish Seed Savers Association: Research, locate and preserve traditional varieties of fruit, vegetables and grains – www.irishseedsavers.ie

Moths Ireland: A group dedicated to recording Irelands moths. www.mothsireland.com

National Biodiversity Data Centre: Collects, manages and analyses data and information on Ireland’s biodiversity. www.biodiversityireland.ie .

National Biodiversity Data Centre butterfly monitoring scheme: http://butterflies.biodiversityireland.ie

National Parks and Wildlife Service: A statutory body responsible for the conservation of a range of habitats and species in Ireland – www.npws.ie

Nature’s way – Pollinators in Ireland

Notice Nature: A campaign to increase public awareness of the importance of Ireland’s biodiversity – www.noticenature.ie

Tree Council of Ireland: A voluntary organisation formed to promote the planting, care and conservation of trees – www.treecouncil.ie

Trinity Centre for Biodiversity Research: A research centre focused on understanding biodiversity in the context of a changing world – www.tcd.ie/tcbr

An Taisce: An environmental charity with a focus on conserving Ireland’s built and natural heritage – www.antaisce.org

ECO-UNESCO: Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation – www.ecounesco.ie

What Can You Do? Information from the EPA

Heritage in Schools Scheme: A Heritage Council initiative aimed at educating primary school children – www.heritagecouncil.ie/

Irish Environmental Network: A network of Irish nongovernmental environmental organisations – www.ien.ie

The Heritage Council: A statutory body who promote interest, education, knowledge and pride in our national heritage– www.heritagecouncil.ie

Earth Day Network

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency

http://greennews.ie/

http://www.irishenvironment.com/

Friends of the Earth Ireland

The Environmental Pillar

Lean Business Ireland

Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland