Heritage and Economic Growth
The Irish Times published an interesting and provocative editorial yesterday (Monday 23rd April). It posed the question of whether the current recession has been good or bad for the environment.
Hen Harriers’ interaction with Wind Farms to be studied at UCC
A new study at University College Cork (UCC) will focus on Hen Harrier ecology and windfarm interactions in an Irish context.
IEEM in Public Plea to Minister over Heritage Council
Irish government urged to retain the Heritage Council in its present form and to resist pressure to absorb the Council into the Department later this year.
Coillte windfarm in Co Roscommon granted planning permission
A windfarm development within a Coillte forest plantation at Slieve Bawn, near Strokestown, Co. Roscommon has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála.
Rare Snail Review Published
A new report has been published on the condition of sites containing the tiny, protected snails of the genus Vertigo.
National Hen Harrier Survey 2010 Published
The National Hen Harrier survey 2010 has been published by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown Water Quality Monitoring
Natura was commissioned to undertake a comprehensive water quality monitoring programme for the N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown Road Scheme.
Bird Habitats in Ireland
A major new book entitled Bird Habitats in Ireland is to be published in May 2012. The editors are Natura's own Richard Nairn and John O’Halloran, of University College Cork.
M20 Cork to Limerick Motorway Scheme
Natura was commissioned to carry out a large mammal survey and impact assessment along the 80km of the proposed road alignment as part of the Environmental Impact Statement.
South Donegal Windfarm Assessment
Natura were commissioned by EcoWindPower and Jennings O’Donovan to undertake the ecological assessment of a wind farm at Lough Cuill near Donegal town.
Dublin Port Bird Monitoring
Each winter since 2009/10 Natura has been commissioned by Dublin Port Company to monitor changes in winter bird populations in the intertidal area around the port, all of which is within a Special Protection Area.
Greater Dublin Regional Planning Guidelines
For Greater Dublin's Regional Planning Guidelines, Natura carried out a Stage 1 (screening) and Stage 2 assessment.
Powerline Ecology Guidelines
These guidelines focus on the practice of ecological assessment carried out for the purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment for electricity supply systems (overhead power lines and substations).
North Kerry Powerline Bird Assessment
Natura undertook a breeding and wintering bird survey as part of a corridor selection process for a proposed 110kV powerline.
Irish Cement Biodiversity Action Plans
Natura created Biodiversity Action Plans for four Irish Cement Properties in Limerick, Tipperary, Louth, and Meath.
Pollardstown Fen Ecological Monitoring
This was a 12-year ecological monitoring project, to assess the impacts of the construction of the Kildare Town Bypass.
Galway City Habitat Inventory
This project included detailed habitat mapping and classification of all the habitats in the city, based on the Heritage Council classification scheme.
County Westmeath Peatlands Survey
This project involved the survey and evaluation of all peatlands in Co. Westmeath including intact, damaged and cutaway bogs and fens.
Sligo Harbour Capital Dredging Scheme
Natura was commissioned by Sligo County Council to carry out an Appropriate Assessment so that maintenance and dredging works could be carried out on the town's large harbour area.
Our Clients
Over the last 20 years, Natura has provided high quality, reliable services in ecology and related areas to a wide range of clients in the public and private sectors. The logos below give some indication of the range of clients involved.
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