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Building wind farms on peatlands could undermine green transition
Stephen Robb
Since 2008, at least 79 wind turbines have been built in Ireland on recognised blanket bog, the long-term impact of which is not fully understood.
4 March 2023 Opinion
Opinion: while we ridicule introducing wolves, the vultures continue to prey
The hills are on fire again and the calls for rewilding grow louder.
1 March 2023 News
Minister warns of potential imprisonment for illegal burning of land
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has warned of the potential ramifications of burning land between 1 March and 31 August.
West Cork fire brigades respond to 20 gorse fires over the weekend
This is legal, farmers are entitled to do scrub clearing but more thought and care needs to be given to what’s happening, Cork south west TD Christopher O'Sullivan has said.
28 February 2023 Climate and environment
The best way to burn upland areas
Tuesday 28 February is the last date for hedge-cutting and prescribed burning until Friday 1 September.
17 February 2023 Climate and environment
Landowners reminded to cut overgrown roadside hedges by RSA
Overgrown hedgerows can cause a road safety hazard that could potentially result in loss of life or serious injury, the RSA said.
6 February 2023 News
Almost 200 farmers fined for illegal burning in 2022
Mayo was the county with the largest number of penalties, followed closely by Galway and Kerry.
18 January 2023 News