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The EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) requires designation of SPAs for: listed rare and vulnerable species; regularly occurring migratory species, such as ducks, geese and waders; wetlands, especially those of international importance, which attract large numbers of migratory...
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These are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork...
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The basic designation for wildlife is the Natural Heritage Area (NHA). This is an area considered nationally important for the habitats present or that holds species of plants and animals whose habitat needs protection. They are protected under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act of...
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Staitisticí Gaeilge do Bhailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta (Daonáirimh 2011-2016)Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentAchoimre: Léirítear sa tacar sonraí seo staitisticí maidir le húsáid na Gaeilge sna Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta ó na daonáirimh a rinneadh sna blianta 2011 agus 2016. Sainítear na Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta de réir teorainneacha Lonnaíochta. Foilsítear an tacar sonraí sin ar...
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The Badger and Habitat Survey of Ireland 1989 - 1995Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThis GIS dataset holds records from the Badger and Habitat Survey of Ireland 1989 - 1995. The survey was carried out on behalf of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture. In total, 729 1km squares were assessed for badger setts and by habitat...
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A Nature Reserve is an area of importance to wildlife, which is protected under Ministerial order. Most are owned by the State. However, some are owned by organisations or private landowners, and persons interested in acquiring statutory protection for their lands can seek...
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Staitisticí Gaeilge do Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Ghaeltachta (Daonáirimh 2011-2016)Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentAchoimre: Léirítear sa tacar sonraí seo staitisticí maidir le húsáid na Gaeilge do Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Ghaeltachta ó na daonáirimh a rinneadh sna blianta 2011 agus 2016. Foilsítear an tacar sonraí sin ar líne tríd an Amharcóir Pleanála Teanga arna reáchtáil ag an Roinn...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Key factors for ecosystem service mapping: Contri...Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentA raster dataset detailing to how many ecological networks an area contributes. Networks considered are the grassland, woodland, wetland, and upland network. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of...
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Achoimre: Sainítear na Líonraí Gaeilge de réir teorainneacha Lonnaíochta nó Toghranna (CSO). Foilsítear an tacar sonraí sin ar líne tríd an Amharcóir Pleanála Teanga arna reáchtáil ag an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta: http://arcg.is/2nkqdMb Abstract: The Irish...
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NPWS Flora Protection Order Map Viewer – Bryophytes dataDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThis dataset contains the location data published in the NPWS Flora Protection Order Map Viewer – Bryophytes http://bit.ly/2BxDNUA The Flora (Protection) Order, 2015 (S.I. No. 356 of 2015) gives legal protection to 65 species of bryophytes in the Republic of Ireland (25...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Areas of land contributing to terrestrial food pr...Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThis dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to terrestrial food provision. This includes agricultural crops and livestock, as well as harvesting of wild food. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national...
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National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Land Promoting Good Water QualityDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThis dataset contains a Raster file showing the contribution of land to the maintenance of high water quality, though natural filtration of sediment. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services...
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EnvironmentThis dataset holds records from the National Otter Survey of Ireland 2010/2011. Observations of mink have also been recorded and are included in this dataset, along with records of other non-targeted species (Fox, Badger, Heron, Dipper, Moorhen, and Coot). Additional...
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Achoimre: Sainítear na Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta de réir Teorainneacha Lonnaíochta (CSO). Foilsítear an tacar sonraí sin ar líne tríd an Amharcóir Pleanála Teanga arna reáchtáil ag an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta: http://arcg.is/2nkqdMb Abstract: The Gaeltacht...
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This GIS dataset contains records of Lesser Horseshoe bats from known bat roosts. Records are presented in 1km resolution and contain a subset of attributes held in the NPWS Lesser horseshoe bat database. Some observations of non-targeted bat species have been recorded as well...
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Ancient and Long-established Woodland Inventory 2010Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentAncient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links...
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Article 12 Birds Directive Reporting 2008-2012 Dataset SeriesDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThe Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) came into force in Ireland in 1981. Article 12 of this directive requires Member States to report on the implementation of national provisions taken under this Directive including specific reporting on status and trends of bird...
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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) National DatasetDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentThe National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) is a state initiative under the administration of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and established on a statutory basis under the provisions of the Architectural Heritage (National...
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EnvironmentBefore the Habitats Directive, only four lagoons were at all well known in Ireland (Lady’s Island Lake, Tacumshin Lake, Lough Murree, Furnace Lough) and very few biological studies had been published. Under the obligations of the Directive, the National Parks and Wildlife...
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National Monuments Service - Archaeological Survey of IrelandDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtEnvironmentOverview This Archaeological Survey of Ireland dataset is published from the database of the National Monuments Service Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset also can be viewed and interrogated through the online Historic Environment Viewer....
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