Useful Links
An Taisce
The National Trust Tailor’s Hall, Back Lane, Dublin 8.
Badgerwatch Ireland
A non-profit organisation dedicated to badgers and actively involved in badger conservation, welfare and badger-watching.
Birds of Ireland
The Birds of Ireland News Service.
BirdWatch Ireland
The largest and most active voluntary conservation organisation in Ireland, whose primary interest is the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland.
Butterfly Conservation
A non-profit organisation dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and their habitats.
Bat Conservation Ireland
An organisation dedicated to the conservation of bats.
Coastwatch Europe Network
Aims include the protection and sustainable use of our coastal resources and informed public participation in environmental planning and management.
Conservation Volunteers (NI)
Creates practical conservation opportunities in the natural and cultural heritage of Northern Ireland.
Crann
Founded in 1986 to increase the broadleaf tree cover in Ireland and to promote/develop Irish broadleaf resources.
Friends of the Earth Ireland
Plays a constructive role in international lobbying and campaigning on urgent environmental and social issues.
ENFO
Ireland's public information service on environmental matters.
Forest Friends Ireland – Cairde na Coille
A charity that aims to preserve our native woodlands and ensure that native trees are planted in preference to monocultures of non-native exotics.
Friends of the Irish Environment
A network created by conservationists in Ireland in order to monitor the full implementation of European environmental law, to work for changes in the Irish planning laws, and to pursue concerns and cases in both the built and the natural environment based on the principles of sustainable community development.
Genetic Heritage Ireland
A registered charity that aims to conserve Ireland’s natural genetic resources.
Groundwork
Workcamps concentrating on Rhododendron clearance in Killarney and Glenveagh National Parks.
The Heritage Council
Works to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of our national heritage for everyone.
Irish Deer Society
The Irish Deer Society monitors legislation and activities of organisations and agencies that may impact on deer, their habitat and management practices.
Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Aims to conserve a representative sample of living intact Irish bogs and peatlands for the benefit of the people of Ireland, and to safeguard wildlife diversity.
Irish Seal Sanctuary
Ireland’s full-time wildlife hospital, rescue and rehabilitation facility.
Irish Seed Savers Association
An organisation involved in location and preservation of traditional varieties of fruit and vegetables.
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
An all-Ireland organisation dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in Irish waters, through study, education and interpretation. The public has access to the IWDG’s database of sightings through their website.
Irish Wildlife Trust
Aims to conserve Ireland’s wildlife and habitats by campaigning, education and practical conservation.
National Parks & Wildlife Service
Department of the Environment
National Trust, Northern Ireland
Registered charity managing countryside for the benefit of flora and fauna.
Native Woodland Trust
Dealing with protection, preservation and expansion of Ireland’s existing ancient and semi-natural woodlands.
Nature's Web
Nature's Web is an exciting newsletter for children, featuring interesting and informative news on nature and the environment.
Tree Council of Ireland
Ireland’s umbrella organisation linking together all state agencies, corporate bodies and environmental groups associated with trees and their welfare.
RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds works for the conservation of biodiversity, especially wild birds and their habitats.
Ulster Wildlife Trust
Working to conserve the natural habitats of Northern Ireland by promoting a wider understanding of wildlife issues through communication, education and training and by protecting species and habitats, both common and rare, and managing 26 nature reserves.
The Vincent Wildlife Trust
A charity that has been involved in wildlife research and conservation since 1975.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Northern Ireland
WWT’s mission is to conserve wetlands and their biodiversity.
WWF Northern Ireland
Their mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Woodlands of Ireland
Encouraging appropriate management and creation of native woodlands.
The Woodland Trust
Charity committed to the protection and enhancement of our native woodland heritage.
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment (VOICE)
Independent environmental organisation committed to promoting positive solutions to environmentally-destructive activities.
Animal Welfare
Compassion in World Farming
Part of the international farm animal welfare organisation campaigning and lobbying for humane treatment of farm animals.
The Donkey Sanctuary
Aims to prevent the suffering of donkeys through the provision of high quality professional advice, training and support. A permanent sanctuary is provided to any donkey in need of refuge.
Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA)
Ireland’s largest animal welfare organisation. A registered charity, established in 1840.
The Irish Blue Cross
This 100-year old organisation has a horse ambulance, as well as veterinary mobile clinics for small animals throughout the Dublin area.
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The aim of the ISPCA is to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare, and to relieve animal suffering.
Irish Wildlife Matters
Guidelines for rescue and treatment of wild animals
The Monkey Sanctuary
Ireland’s only sanctuary for unwanted monkeys.
TACT Wildlife Centre Talnotry Avian Care Trust
A voluntary charity caring for bird and mammal species.