International Year of Biodiversity 2010Notice Nature2010 is International Year of Biodiversity. Many IEN member groups are contributing to a global celebration of biodiversity which aims to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity and promote action to tackle the loss of many of our species and habitats.

Biodiversity Week will take place from 21st to 30th May 2010, and coincides with United Nations International Day for Biodiversity on 22nd May.

In addition to the environmental groups listed below Biodiversity Week will be celebrated by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Notice Nature, the  National Parks and Wildlife Service, the local authorities and a wide range of other organisations. Events are planned nationwide.

Find out more about BiodiversityBiodiversity Week provides us with a great opportunity to learn more about our native plants and species and also to find out how we as individuals and as communities can help to ensure the survival of our wildlife for future generations.  It’s also a great way to enjoy ourselves in pleasant surroundings.“

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Groups taking part:
An Taisce. Bat Conservation Ireland. Birdwatch. CELT. Eco-Unesco. Forest Friends. HLAI. INFF. IPCC. IWDG.
IWT. Seed savers. Coastwatch. Seal Sanctuary 

List of Biodiversity Events

  1. June: Nationwide Bat survey/count – Bat Conservation Ireland
  2. June: Outreach days – BirdWatch Ireland
  3. December: Nationwide survey of garden birds in winter – BirdWatch Ireland
  4. March – October: Education awareness and training in community woodlands – CELT
  5. May 23: Guided Walks and Coppice Craft demonstrations – CELT
  6. November: National youth Eco forum and Photography exhibitio – Eco-Unesco
  7. May – September: Hedgeducation (Hedge information display unit) on tour around Ireland – HLAI
  8. May 23, July 25, Sept 26: Biodiversity of Butterflies and bogs day – IPCC
  9. August: Land-based Whale (and cetacean) Watching at 15 points in Ireland – IWDG.
  10. August 28 – 29: Nationwide Wild Watch event focusing on invasive species – IWT
  11. May 21 – 22: Lunchtime talks on Biodiversity – IWT
  12. May – September: Ecology for everyone: Understanding and working for biodiversity in the community – Sonairte
  13. June: Field day to identify and survey Glasswort in Bannow Bay – Coastwatch
  14. June 4 – 8: International Biodiversity Summer School – Coastwatch
  15. May – September: 10 Coastal and Harbour walks led by Marine Biologists and Fishermen – Irish Seal Sanctuary
  16. May 15 – 22: Coastwatch Snapshot survey of Dublin Bay – Coastwatch
  17. May 19: Guided fieldtrips and Nature detective event – Coastwatch
  18. May 22: Biodiversity Day Celebration Science Gallery TCD – Coastwatch

List of Biodiversity Projects

  1. May: Booklet on Ecosystems Services – An Taisce
  2. Biodiversity seminar and field Trips
  3. October: Guidelines on Bat conservation for Professionals – Bat Conservation Ireland
  4. August: Information on Ecosystems Services for Professionals – BirdWatch Ireland
  5. May – December: Woodland Habitats Biodiversity awareness and Creation Project for schools – Forest Friends
  6. May – December: Create videos on Hedge-Laying technique – HLAI
  7. May 23: Biodiversity Day celebration: INFF
  8. April – September: Development and delivery of a skills based course in managing biodiversity – IPCC
  9. September – October: Best-practice course for Marine-based Tour Operator – IWDG
  10. April – September: 4 workshops on Developing habitats and enhancing biodiversity on School grounds – Irish Seed Savers
  11. May – December: posters illustrating garden birds – BirdWatch Ireland
  12. May – December: Biodiversity Education / Training in conjunction with developing a Management Plan for Ancient Woodland – CELT
  13. May – December: urvey of flora and fauna of a raised bog in East Clare – CELT
  14. May – December: Engage the Farming Community in identifying methods for achieving habitat connectivity – Coomhola Salmon Trust
  15. May – December: Restoration of Peat Forming Vegetation on a Priority Raised Bog Habitat – IPCC
  16. May: Biodiversity in Cavan School – IWT
  17. May: Biodiversity with seniors in Cork – IWT
  18. May: Biodiversity in Leitrim School – IWT
  19. May: Biodiversity in Longford School – IWT
  20. May: Biodiversity with seniors in Waterford – IWT
  21. May – December: Irish Woodland Grove to replace Tropical Hardwood – Just Forests
  22. May – December: biodiversity rich pond – Just Forests
  23. May – July: Biodiversity Booklet – Organic Centre
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