Crisis for Irish White-clawed Crayfish
The White-clawed Crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes is an endangered species. Ireland is the stronghold of this species due to the absence of non-native crayfish species and diseases. However, this status is…
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River Feale is changing its course at Abbeyfeale
The River Feale is changing its course at Abbeyfeale. This is threatening the town’s water supply which is located on the original course. Rivers change their courses naturally but agriculture…
Aquatic ecology survey of ESB Reservoir
We have just commenced a major aquatic ecology survey of Carrigadrohid Reservoir (5.3km2) in Co Cork. This reservoir is located upstream of Carrigadrohid dam, which is the second ESB dam…
Ecology Assessments for Lough Derg Canoe Trail
ECOFACT is currently preparing the Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Directive Assessment for the proposed Lough Derg Canoe Trail. Lough Derg is the largest lake on the River Shannon, the third…
Hen Harrier SPA Habitat Map Viewer Launched
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have recently launched the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus SPA Habitat Map Viewer. This has been produced as part of the Hen Harrier Mapping…
ECOFACT advises on Limerick Smarter Travel project
ECOFACT is currently assisting Limerick City & County Council with the design, planning and environmental assessment the Limerick Smarter Travel project. We recently completed a Natura Impact Statement and Ecological Impact Assessment…
€100m Sligo N4 scheme approved
Sligo County Council announced this week that “Sligo’s largest infrastructure project in modern times” will not go ahead as An Bord Pleanála has given Planning Approval for the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin…
Second major controversial wind farm approved
An Bord Pleanála approved Phase II of Seven Hills Wind Farm in Irish Midlands last week. This proposal is for 19 turbines in the townlands of Boleyduff, Cam, Cloonacaltry, Culleenoolagh, and…
