Parts of Hazelwood forest closed this week due to biodiversity works
Parts of Hazelwood forest in Co. Sligo near the carpark will be closed this week as Coillte carry out extensive works to clear invasive species. Over €200,000 is being invested at Hazelwood this year for a range of biodiversity works that have been taking place since the summer. Operations Manager…
Information meeting on ‘invasive species’ to take place in Grange
An information event for farmers, gardeners and those with an interest in horticulture will take place on what’s described as ‘invasive species’ in Grange next Friday. An invasive species of plant is one that is not native to the area and that has a tendency to spread to a degree…
Major conference on ‘invasive species’ at IT Sligo
A major conference with some of Ireland’s leading environmentalists from north and south is continuing at IT Sligo today. It is focussing on the ongoing threat of various invasive species, such as knotweed and the zebra mussel. The findings of the conference will help influence governemnt policy in this area.…