This website is based on the thesis of Steven Mc Morrow, whilst studying for a degree on Spatial Planning and Environmental Management.
The thesis focused on a protected areas inventory database which allowed users to check if an area qualified for protection under environmental legislation based on its habitat type or species located there in.
The website has now been updated to assist in –
- Phase 1 Habitat surveys.
- Preliminary impact assessments of proposed developments under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive.
- Maintenance and development of Natura 2000 sites.
- Provides information for use in management plans of any ecological area.
- Provides information for site monitoring which is required to assess the current effectiveness of a site.
Identifying potential ecological benefits of an area to help satisfy planning requirements under an EIA at-
Scoping stage
Detailed ecological survey stage
Evaluation stage
The website can also be used in EcIA for –
Site survey
Site Assessment
Specific Fauna survey
Irish Mammal Profiles
This section contains profiles on 33 land mammals currently found in Ireland.
Each profile provides information on –
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- Classification
- Legal Status
- Key Identification Features
- Habitat
- Food & Feeding Habits
- Reproduction & Lifecycle
- Current Distribution
- Conservation Issues
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EU Species & Habitats Database
Using the EU Species & Habitats Database you can find out about protected species and habitats in Ireland.
You can browse the database to see if Irish species qualify for protection under Annex II of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EC) or other international conventions.
You can browse the database to check if any Irish habitat qualifies for protection under Annex I of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EC).
Designations
This section lists all international, European and Irish protected area designation types established for both species and habitats currently in use in Ireland.
Legislation
This section lists all international, European and Irish legislation established to protect both species and habitats in Ireland.