Resources

Guidelines

National, EU & International Policies to protect Wetlands & Peatlands

The Benefits of Wetlands & Peatlands: Ecosystem Services

Wetlands & Peatland Restoration

Strategies for Establishing & Sustaining Community Environmental Groups

Access & Recreation

Preparing for Funding

National Funding Opportunities

European Funding Opportunities

Loans & Bridging Finance

Information Sheets

Find a list of downlaodable Information Sheets here

View ‘Protected Areas‘ PDF here

View ‘Interpretation and Signage Info Sheet‘ PDF here

View ‘Walking Trails and Recreation Info Sheet‘ PDF here

Useful Resources

Government & Public Bodies

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Visit Website
Heritage Council Visit Website
Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) Visit Website
Environmental Protection Agency Visit Website
Pobal Visit Website
Sports Ireland Visit Website
Coillte Visit Website
National Biodiversity Data Centre Visit Website

Funding Bodies & Sources

European Innovation Partnership Scheme (Ireland) Visit Website
EIP-Agri (EU) Visit Website
EU Funds Visit Website
Climate Action Fund Visit Website
NPWS Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme Visit Website
The Community Foundation for Ireland Visit Website

Useful Networks & Stakeholder Bodies

National Rural Network Visit Website
Irish Local Development Network Visit Website
The Rivers Trust Visit Website
Bord na Móna Visit Website
Wetland Surveys Ireland Visit Website
The Wheel Visit Website
Eurosite Wetlands and Climate Change Working Group Visit Website

Non Governmental Organisations

The Water Forum – An Fóram Uisce Visit Website
Sustainable Water Network – SWAN Visit Website
Bat Conservation Ireland Visit Website
Irish Environmental Network Visit Website
Leave No Trace Ireland Visit Website
Community Law and Mediation Visit Website
Irish Wildlife Trust Visit Website
BirdWatch Ireland Visit Website
Irish Peatlands Conservation Council Visit Website

Peatland Related Projects

LIFE Wild Atlantic Nature Visit Website
Collaborative Action for the Nature Network – CANN Visit Website
Peatlands and People Visit Website
FarmPEAT Visit Website