EU Project:
LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature
Contact NWRA
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Dillon House, Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon
F45 WY26
Ireland
+353 (0) 94 986 2970
Project Summary
Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE Integrated Project (IP) is a nine-year environmental project (2021-2029) led by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
It aims to improve Ireland’s performance in conserving habitats, and in particular to improve the conservation status in the Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Network of blanket bog, a priority habitat under the Habitats Directive.
Expected Impact
The primary focus is on 35 Natura 2000 sites in the northwest of Ireland. The project works with farmers and local communities to conserve and improve the quality of blanket bogs and associated habitats, and the ecosystem services they provide including clean water, carbon storage and biodiversity.
Other actions will include site surveys, ecological assessments, training for concrete conservation actions, control of invasive species, fire prevention, water management and monitoring and evaluation.
Project Partners
The project, coordinated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will focus on 35 blanket bog project sites in counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo and Galway. As well as working closely with farmers and local communities, the project brings together the experience and knowledge of associated partners including:
- Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- RTÉ, Coillte, Fáilte Ireland
- The Heritage Council
- Bord na Móna, Teagasc
- Northern & Western Regional Assembly
- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.