Teagasc is hosting a series of weekly Signpost Series of environment webinars aimed at the Irish agri industry. The next one is on 22 July, 2022, beginning at 9.30am. You need to register online to participate.
This webinar forms part of The Signpost Series and will focus on the ecological value and condition of Irish uplands. The guest speaker is ecologist Caitriona Douglas, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Register: Here
You can also listen to the Signpost Series as a podcast. This provides knowledge and information to farmers and the agriculture sector on maintaining and improving the environment. Topics covered include greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biodiversity and soils.
There are four ways to listen to the podcast:
- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Subscribe on Spotify
- Subscribe on Google Play
Next event details
Date: 22 July, 2022
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Online
The 2022 series continues as follows:
July 22 and 29 – 9.30am
August 5, 12, 19 and 26 – 9.30am
September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 – 9.30am
October 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 9.30am
November 4 and 11 – 9.30am
More about the role of the NPWS:
- To secure the conservation of a representative range of ecosystems to maintain and enhance populations of flora and fauna in Ireland.
- To designate and advise on the protection of habitats and species identified for nature conservation (Natural Heritage Areas (NHA), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA) having particular regard to the need to consult with interested parties.
- To make the necessary arrangements for the implementation of National and EU legislation and policies for nature conservation and biodiversity including the EU Habitats and Birds Directives, and for the ratification and implementation of the range of international conventions and agreements relating to the natural heritage.
- To manage, maintain and develop State-owned national parks and nature reserves.
- To promote awareness of natural heritage and biodiversity issues through education, outreach to schools and engaging with stakeholders.