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Imagine if individuals took on the challenge to plant a fruit tree during lockdown?

When it comes to the collection of data about Ireland’s €1.25 billion seafood sector, Ireland has fallen behind many of its European counterparts, that’s according to Irish researchers heading up a new seafood sustainability initiative.

To support and encourage wildlife in the garden in February is of vital importance. It is important to keep bird feeders topped up and to leave out water and food for animals emerging from hibernation if you know you have such callers to your garden. Hedgehogs in particular benefit from this act of kindness. If you have nest boxes in your garden, now is a good time to give them a clean with boiling water before any bird comes to your garden seeking a new nesting place for their young.

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As part of World Wetlands Day (February 2, 2021), Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park in Moate are hosting an exciting photography competition.

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has reported illegal dumping at the River Suck Callows, a special area of conservation in Ballinasloe to the National Parks and Wildlife Service, who are responsible for these protected areas.

As part of its commitment to tackling the issue of illegal dumping across the county, Mayo County Council has adopted the Waste Management (Segregation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste) Bye Laws. The new legislation came into force on October 19.

A total of €3,230,380 has been allocated for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation measures in Mayo under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan and is part of the overall €115 million package for sustainable transport and the renewal of transport infrastructure.

Met Éireann have issued an Orange wind warning for Galway from 21.00 on Wednesday, 19th August 2020 to 06.00 on Thursday, 20th August 2020.

This year Enniscoe Organic Garden near Crossmolina, one of the oldest in the country, will be celebrating 25 years as a certified organic garden. Certification is carried out annually by the Organic Trust in Ireland.