Great day at the end of project conference for the Pearl Mussel Project We look forward to continuing to work with farmers in these areas with #ACRESCP Thanks to Glengowla Mines for hosting
Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Natura Communities Irish Farmers Journal

The excellent Evelyn Moorkens speaking about the pressures facing #freshwaterpearlmussel in Ireland. Fascinating life cycle and great efforts by the Pearl Mussel Project farmers to try to stall losses

New publication!
Assessing watercourse quality using results-based indicators in an agri- scheme.....follow the link to find out more
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#Ecology #Rivers #farming
ATU Sligo JAMES MORAN Pearl Mussel Project

THRID LEVEL STUDENTS OF TWITTER!

We are thrilled to announce that the Karzan Sabah D.Ahmed Memorial Research Bursary Scheme from University of Galway will be working with us this summer.

(Yes- you can be one of us cool people!)

Find out more here 👉

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One of questions we get asked alot is what are the CP areas and how do result based payments work. We hope you find this video useful.
The longer version is also available on our website
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CAP Network Ireland Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine @TeagascMayo

Delighted to attend the launch of the community-led peatland restoration programme which will be working in our local area. We look forward to working with the everyone involved over the coming months #acres National Parks and Wildlife Service LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature @MayoNorthEast

🚨 Don't miss out! The deadline for the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards is tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th!! 🌟 These awards celebrate Operational Groups that have adopted innovative approaches!! For more details, click the link below: capnetworkireland.eu/eip-agri-innov… #capnetworkireland

The bursary is valued at €350 per week for 10 to 12 weeks. eu1.hubs.ly/H07l6nr0

Exciting opportunity for someone to be involved in working with our team. We are now recruiting two team leaders for our project areas. CAP Network Ireland @TeagascMayo Mid West Radio Galway Bay FM

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Míle buíochas d'Aengus Kennedy Natural History NW for demonstrating how to teach Peatland workshops in schools. Interactive activities included Bog Crowns, Bog Profiles and Bog Books. Our team look forward to engaging with pupils this Summer, “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí” #ACRES

Míle buíochas d'Aengus Kennedy Natural History NW for demonstrating how to teach Peatland workshops in schools. Interactive activities included Bog Crowns, Bog Profiles and Bog Books. Our team look forward to engaging with pupils this Summer, “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí” #ACRES

Thanks to Elvira, Mary & Colin marinei for hosting a meeting on work undertaken in the Burrishoole Catchment which is helping to inform discussions on peatland reference conditions, restoration plans,long-term monitoring of carbon and climate. #ACRES LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature WaterLANDS

The Dúlra Project, a #NaturaCommunities team run by @forumconnemara are offering free training in various environmental management skills, including fencing, chainsaw use & pesticide/herbicide use, key skills for use in the control of invasive species & nature restoration.

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Thank you to Dr Guaduneth Chico 🌱🌍🇮🇪 for speaking to our team today on #peatlandrestoration methods. #acres WaterLANDS LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature

We are now looking for 4 habitat surveyors. Great opportunity to gain experience in fieldwork and habitat scorecards.

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature Corncrake/Traonach LIFE LIFE on Machair / SAOL ar an Mhacaire @TeagascMayo

Applications are now open for our bursary programme. An opportunity to gain experience in habitat assessment and working with farmers on a result based payment scheme. acreswestconnacht.ie/careers
@TeagascMayo JAMES MORAN University of Galway Rural Studies Centre Corncrake/Traonach LIFE LIFE on Machair / SAOL ar an Mhacaire LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature

Wishing all our colleagues,participant farmers and friends a very Happy Christmas from all the ACRES West Connacht team.
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Thank you to Dr Guaduneth Chico 🌱🌍🇮🇪 and John for a very informative day. #peatlandrestoration WaterLANDS LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature

The deadline for applications for our project officer roles has been extended until Friday the 08th December, still time to get an application in! static1.squarespace.com/static/62ac9c5…

This week we have >70 people from across many organisations partaking in peatland restoration training delivered by Crichton Carbon Centre in Donegal/Mayo. Funded by Shared Island programme MerrionStreet.ie National Parks and Wildlife Service