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6/ We know that our observations & warnings alone haven't worked. The idea that scientists can best influence change through teaching & research has failed. It won’t cause the radically transformative changes that science has demonstrated are essential

Many thanks to Des and Hugh Abbeyleix Bog for introducing South East Technological University's 2nd Yr Forestry class to the bog, and taking us through some of the current restoration and conservation projects.

Big news for #PeatlandResearch! The EPA-funded Peat-Hub Ireland Database is LIVE! 900+ records on Irish peatlands (2000-2023) covering biodiversity, climate change, archaeology & more. Created by UCD researchers, it's free & open to all. Explore here: zenodo.org/records/139118…

New database of #PeatPapers and research via Dr Kate Flood Dr. Kate Flood #Data4Nature Peatlands Gathering Peat Hub Ireland EPA Research News EPA Ireland

We have a fantastic diverse schedule of speakers for our free community oral heritage event tomorrow Dunamaise Arts Centere Portlaoise. We are looking forward to seeing you there. There are still some places available via eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-… #OralHistory #Portlaoise #CommunityHeritage

"I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure." When the poetic neurologist Oliver Sacks learned that he was dying, he wrote something almost unbearably beautiful about the measure of

It’s Election Day, but also the last day to apply to the #Organic Farming Scheme! Proud of what I’ve achieved over the past years - thank you to everyone who has supported this sector along the way - from the farmers to the consumers, and everyone in between. Keep it going! 💚

Our keynote speakers for the day: Dr. Kate Flood, Dave Beilman, and John Connolly and our event organisers @BiggusDaveus, Gill Plunket (IQUA committee), and Michelle McKeown (IQUA committee). Thanks to our sponsors GSNI Geological Survey IE iCRAG Centre Stefanus van der Walt

Chemical fertiliser is big business in Ireland - sales in 2022 were €1.2 billion - and the chief of a fertiliser company sits on the Teagasc state board. But recent research out of Solohead indicates that conventional farmers may not need it: irishtimes.com/environment/20…

Today is #WorldSoilDay 🌱🤎 Healthy soils act like a sponge, preventing floods & ensuring food security. Since 2005, our 🇪🇺 LIFE Programme has financed 74 soil-related projects worth €183 million! Discover more about it 👉 europa.eu/!t6bpBy #SaveSoil #EUSoil

Brilliant news! Hopefully will unlock some funding for research. There's barely any research on dry stone walls, especially their relationship with ecology in the landscape. Irish dry stone wall construction added to UNESCO list rte.ie/news/ireland/2… #drystonewall #drystoneeco

Ireland has a wasteful linear economy with total waste generation growing by over 20% in the last decade. System-wide change is needed to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. pulse.ly/nv7ft25cuu #LetsGetCircular

The Peat Hub Ireland database has launched providing a comprehensive collection of research articles on Irish peatlands: zenodo.org/records/139118… #peatlands Flo Renou-Wilson 🔕 EPA Research News LIFE IP Peatlands and People Peatlands Gathering Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc Links to Factsheets, Policy Brief and more in the 🧵

A series of Factsheets with the latest research and insights into the sustainable management of Ireland’s peatlands is available here: ucd.ie/peat-hub-irela… #peatlands #wetlands #peatsoils #climatechange #waterquality #archaeology #society #culture #technology #agriculture

The Peat Hub Ireland Policy Brief outlines the urgent actions needed for the sustainable management of Ireland's peatlands for climate, water quality, biodiversity, community and human wellbeing: ucd.ie/peat-hub-irela…

Had a lovely visit to An Garrai Glas this summer in #Connemara. They do amazing work and produce beautiful food for #Galway and beyond on a small plot of land. We need #localfood growers. Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing. gofund.me/553a8b55 Ruth Hynes

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New Policy Brief on PublicPolicy.ie by Dr Florence Renou-Wilson Flo Renou-Wilson 🔕 Dr David Wilson, and Dr Kate Flood Dr. Kate Flood University College Dublin Peat Hub Ireland “Key policy actions for the sustainable management of Ireland’s peatlands”. This brief provides key policy actions

Join Meath Archaeological and Historical Society for the launch of journal Riocht na Midhe, lecture and book fair. Details below. Please also fill in the member’s survey to guide our activities going forward: forms.gle/5n8hDAKZS9QvF5…

Forestry on deep peat results in the loss of 20tCha⁻¹ over 50 yrs. Coillte plantations on deep peat are a serious legacy issues that needs to be addressed Michael Healy-Rae The science is clear & only getting clearer. We need to protect & restore our peatlands sciencedirect.com/science/articl…