July 29th, 2016 The Environmental Pillar have reiterated that it remains illegal to routinely cut hedges during the month of August. In a statement released yesterday, the advocacy coalition of 28 Irish NGOs have reinforced that under the Wildlife Acts, it is illegal to routinely cut hedgerows during the closed Read more…
Four men from Dungarvan have been convicted on various charges under the Wildlife Act, in relation to illegally hunting birds of prey in March and April 2014. Following hearings in Dungarvan District Court on the 15th of February and the 9th of March 2016, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) successfully prosecuted the four men, three of whom are involved with the local pigeon racing club.
Phenomenal support has been received for a campaign to resist changes to the Wildlife Act. Over 14,400 people have signed a petition to stop proposed changes to the time of year farmers are allowed to cut hedgerows and burn scrub.
