Biodiversity

Organisation	Contact
Department of Environment, Community and Local Government aims to achieve effective conservation of our natural heritage and biodiversity. It is responsible for: Implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan 2002 Publication of the Interim Review (2005) of the Implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan Establishing a Biodiversity Forum Drawing up Management Plans to protect the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Implementation of the EU Birds Directive	Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government,Custom House, Dublin 1. Tel (01) 888 2000 Fax (01) 888 2888 Ardcavan Business Park,Wexford. LoCall 1890 20 20 21 Email natureconservation@environ.ie www.environ.ie
The Environmental Protection Agency is concerned with: Protected areas Protected species Birds of conservation Land cover and urbanisation Biodiversity in Irish forests The biodiversity knowledge programme The Soil Protection Strategy For Ireland Coordinates environmental research in this area Documents www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/research/biodiversity/	EPA Headquarters PO Box 3000 Johnstown Castle Estate Co. Wexford Tel: 053-9160600 Fax:053-9160699 Email: info@epa.ie Lo Call: 1890 335599 Opening hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Reception hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm www.epa.ie
Local Adminstration: Share responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity Make local/sectoral biodiversity action plans- National Biodiversity Plan Protect rivers and lakes Wildlife protection	Contact information for your local authority is on the local administration page.
The Heritage Council established the National Biodiversity Data Centre. It provides information to be used for: The implementation of international conventions and European directives Monitoring programmes Publications Future scientific programmes	The Heritage Council Áras na hOidhreachta Church Lane Kilkenny Tel: (056) 777 0777 Fax: (056) 777 0788 Email mail@heritagecouncil.com www.heritagecouncil.ie
Biology.ie is responsible for: Collecting Nature’s Calendar data from the public Increasing awareness of Ireland's biodiversity Allowing the public to contribute their experiences of the natural world	Email info@biology.ie www.biology.ie
National Parks and Wildlife Service aims to: Maintain and enhance the populations of flora and fauna in Ireland Manage the official Clearing House Mechanism on biodiversity for Ireland Advise on the protection of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) Help implement National and EU legislation Provides public consultation	National Parks & Wildlife Service 7 Ely Place Dublin 2 IRELAND Tel: +353-1-8882000 Fax: +353-1-8883272 LoCall 1890 202 021 (from Republic of Ireland only) Local NPWS Regional Management Contact Information e-mail: natureconservation@environ.ie www.npws.ie
Notice Nature tries to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to encourage everyone to play their part in its protection.	Email info@noticenature.ie www.noticenature.ie
Ireland's National platform for Biodiversity Research is set up with the backing of National Parks and Wildlife and the Environmental Protection Agency. The platform aims to facilitate biodiversity research in Ireland.	Email info@biodiversityresearch.ie www.biodiversityresearch.ie
The Irish Wildlife Trust is responsible for: Education and training programmes like SAC Watch. Carry out habitat and species surveys like the IWT National Lizard Survey Campaign and lobby around biodiversity issues Restore natural habitats Consult with industry, agriculture and Local Authorities	Irish Wildlife Trust Sigmund Business Centre 93A Lagan Road Dublin Industrial Estate Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Tel 01-8602839 Fax 01- 8308914 Email enquiries@iwt.ie www.iwt.ie Affiliated Websites Groundwork E-mail at info@groundwork.ie www.groundwork.ie Bat Conservation Ireland The Batline (046) 9242882/(01) 8011474 Email membership@batconservationireland.org www.batconservationireland.org Badger Watch Ireland 5, Tyrone Ave , Lismore Lawn, Waterford Tel: 051-373876 E-mail:barrettb@gofree.indigo.ie or for Dublin Enquiries andrew_kelly_home@hotmail.com onesmartbadger@yahoo.com www.badgerwatch
Birdwatch Ireland's work includes: Surveys like the Red Grouse Survey and Countryside Bird Survey Maintaining bird reserves around the country Conservation projects Influencing Government policies	BirdWatch Ireland P.O. Box 12 Greystones Co. Wicklow Tel: 353 (0)1 2819878 Fax: 353 (0)1 2810997 E-mail: info@birdwatchireland.ie www.birdwatchireland.ie RSPB The Lodge Potton Road Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2DL Tel: 01767 680551 www.rspb.org.uk Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT Tel 01453 891900 Email enquiries@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk The British Trust for Ornithology Irish officer - Shane Wolsey shane@swolsey.biz www.bto.or
Coillte – The Irish Forestry Board owns the State's forests since 1989 and operates in forestry, land based businesses, renewable energy and panel products.	Coillte, The Irish Forestry Board, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow Tel (01) 2011111 Fax (01) 2011199 Email Public Relations www.coillte.ie
Irish Peatland Conservation Council is responsible for: Purchasing and managing bogland nature reserves Providing resources and training for teachers and education groups Promoting environmental awareness Repairing and restoring damaged bogs and fostering a positive attitude towards bogs	Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Tel. (0)45-860133 www.ipcc.ie www.ipcc.ie/currentactions2005.html www.ipcc.ie/2020introduction.html
The National Tree Council promotes the conservation, planting and maintenance of trees and also distributes knowledge about trees. They achieve this through National Tree Week, Tree sponsorship and Tree Register of Ireland.	Seismograph House, Rathfarnham Castle , Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Ph. 00353 1 493 1313 Fx. 00353 1 493 1317 Email trees@treecouncil.ie www.treecouncil.ie www.treecouncil.ie/tree_council_programmes.htm
Comhar – Sustainable Development Network is responsible for establishing a Biodiversity Working Group as part of the review of the National Biodiversity Plan. In 2008 they commissioned a paper on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Ireland.	Comhar - Sustainable Development Council 17, St. Andrew Street , Dublin 2 Tel (01) 888 3990 Lo Call (1890) 200 327 Fax (01) 888 3999 Email comhar@environ.ie www.comharsdc.ie biodiversity
CELT (Centre for Environmental Living and Training) aims to heighten environmental awareness and the conservation of nature through local projects and working with initiatives such as the Clare Biodiversity Action Plan.	Centre for Environmental Living and Training, c/o East Clare Community Co-op, Main Street, Scariff, Co Clare , Ireland . Tel (0)61-640765 / (0)87-632 4644 E-mail: info@celtnet.org www.celtnet.org
Irish Seal Sanctuary helps shelter and treat rescued marine life	An Clochán, Tobergregan Garristown Co. Dublin Tel (01) 8354370 Email info@irishsealsanctuary.ie www.irishsealsanctuary.ie
Irish Seed Saver Association run a number of project to help protect traditional Irish varieties as well as plants from other places.	Capparoe Scariff Co Clare Email info@irishseedsavers.ie www.irishseedsavers.ie
Crann aims to stand up for trees and promote sustainable and biodiverse woodlands, so Ireland can become self sufficient in all of its timber needs.	People for Trees (Ireland) Ltd trading as CRANN PO Box 860 Celbridge Co Kildare Ireland Tel (01) 627 5075 E mail info@crann.ie www.crann.ie
Forest Friends Ireland insist on the preservation of our native woodlands and strive to plant our native trees.	Forest Friends Ireland 20 Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1 www.forestfriends.ie
The Irish National Forestry Foundation campaigns for sustainable forestry in Ireland.	Tel 023-8822823 E-mail enquiries@inff.ie www.inff.ie
The Hedge Laying Association of Ireland wants to encourage and facilitate the conservation, protection and appropriate management of hedgerows.	Secretary Miskaun Ballinamore Co. Leitrim Email hlai@eircom.net www.hedgelaying.ie
Friends of the Earth is a leading environmental NGO. They have campaigns, news and a blog on the issue. Their aim is to influence Irish policy.	Friends of the Earth 9 Upper Mount Street Dublin 2 Tel 01-6394652 Email info@foe.ie www.foe.ie