LIFE INSULAR

18/07/2025

2025/07/14: Volunteer Day with Coillte at Ards Forest Park

Volunteer and Engagement Event with local community to remove remaining woody material from the Insular site at Ards and share information about the project.

On Monday 14th July 2025, Coillte held a volunteer event at Ards Forest Park to engage with the local community so they could feel part of and learn more about the LIFE INSULAR project. As one volunteer said, ‘it is lovely to be able to give something back, to a place they visit most days and enjoy so much’.

Invites were sent out asking people to join a volunteer day to help gather up small woody material still on site following the tree felling and removal earlier this year.

Volunteer and Engagement Event with local community to remove remaining woody material from the Insular site at Ards and share information about ...

19/06/2025

The LIFE Programme in Ireland highlights the results of LIFE INSULAR

The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for environment and climate action. It has been running since 1992 and has co-financed more than 6 000 projects across the EU and in neighbouring countries. LIFE has contributed almost €8 billion to these projects, amounting to around two-thirds of the projects’ overall budget of €12 billion. The LIFE Programme contributes directly to the objectives and targets of the European Green Deal.

The Nature and Biodiversity sub-programme aims to protect and restore Europe’s nature and to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The subprogramme contributes to the implementation of the EU Birds and Habitats directives, the development and management of the Natura 2000 network, the Invasive Alien Species Regulation, and supports the achievement of the objectives of the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the newly adopted EU Nature Restoration Regulation.

Irish partners are also participating in 3 ongoing LIFE Nature & Biodiversity projects in 3 other EU Member States, including LIFE INSULAR.

The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for environment and climate action. It has been running since 1992 and has co-financed more than 6 000 projects across the EU and ......

06/06/2025

Trails reopen at Raven Point after restoration

This Sunday, the 8th, the NPWS will hold a symbolic event to commemorate the reopening of the trails that run through Raven Point, following the completion of the dune sand habitats restoration works. The works, linked to the restoration actions of the LIFE INSULAR project, began in January and ran for five months. The event consisted of a visit to the area, following the trails, during which attendees will be informed about the restoration process and the wonders of the habitats and native species that benefited from this restoration.

This Sunday, the 8th, the NPWS will hold a symbolic event to commemorate the reopening of the trails that run through Raven Point, following the completion of the ...

02/06/2025

LIFE INSULAR celebrates European Natura 2000 Day in the PNMT das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia

In connection with the LIFE INSULAR project, the European Natura 2000 Network Day was celebrated on May 21st in the PNMT das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia. This celebration aims to showcase to all citizens the richness of this network of more than 27,000 protected areas of high ecological value throughout Europe, where nature and human activity coexist and which hold a significant ecological, social, and economic heritage.

The European Natura 2000 Network Day is celebrated every May 21st to commemorate the date of the adoption of the Habitats Directive in 1992.

In connection with the LIFE INSULAR project, the European Natura 2000 Network Day was celebrated on May 21st in the PNMT das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia. This celebration aims to ...

23/05/2025

LIFE INSULAR participated in a networking event during Biodiversity Week in Glenveagh National Park

LIFE INSULAR participated through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in a networking event held at Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, the venue for Biodiversity Week. The event included a networking session on Natura 2000 and a brunch. LIFE INSULAR brochures and promotional items were distributed to delegates. Speakers and delegates from across Donegal attended, including staff from LIFE INSULAR, LIFE on Machair, LIFE Wild Atlantic Nature, CORTCRAKE LIFE, and other environmental, educational, and artistic initiatives. A total of 60 people participated in the event.

LIFE INSULAR participated through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in a networking event held at Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, the venue ,,,

22/05/2025

LIFE INSULAR is calling for a children's education activity related to the "sebadales"

To commemorate European Natura 2000 Day and in connection with the outreach activities for the LIFE INSULAR project, the Autonomous Agency for National Parks (OAPN) is organizing an activity to promote the values ​​of the "sebadales" named beef grasslands and corals, on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th. The event will consist of a talk, 3D viewings, and the screening of a documentary. The event will take place in two sessions: on May 24th at the Inocencia Páez Sociocultural Center on the island of Lana Graciosa, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on May 25th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Caletón Blanco Órzola Sociocultural Center. The event is free and places are limited; on the 24th, until capacity is reached, and on the 25th, registration is required.

Información: [email protected]

Día sábado 24 mayo y domingo 25 mayo 2025

Hora: 24 mayo (17:00 – 20:00 h) 25 mayo (11:00 – 14:00)

https://www.lifeinsular.eu/eng/ampliar/67/621/2025/05/24-LIFE-INSULAR-is-calling-for-a-childrens-education-activity-related-to-the-sebadales.html

22/05/2025

LIFE INSULAR is calling for a children's education activity related to the coastal area

To commemorate European Natura 2000 Day and in connection with the outreach activities for the LIFE INSULAR project, the Autonomous Agency for National Parks (OAPN) is organizing a children's educational activity called "Living with the Coast" next Saturday, May 24th. The activity aims to promote awareness, learn how to live with, and conserve protected areas through games. The activity will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 24th at the Inocencia Páez Sociocultural Center on the island of Lana Graciosa. The workshop is aimed at children between 6 and 12 years old. The activity is free and places are limited, so pre-registration is required.

Registration and Information: [email protected]

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 13:00 a.m.

To commemorate European Natura 2000 Day and in connection with the outreach activities for the LIFE INSULAR project, the Autonomous Agency for National Parks (OAPN) is ...

22/05/2025

LIFE INSULAR will be sharing a table at the Biodiversity Week event in Glenveagh National Park this week

LIFE INSULAR will be displaying educational materials on a table this week during the Biodiversity Week event in Glenveagh National Park. It will also share the space with representatives from the Life on Machair project and the Donegal Local Biodiversity Officer. The event was attended by Julie Corry, Biodiversity Officer for Donegal County Council, Maggie Spillane, NPWS education team, and Fidelma Maher of the NPWS.

LIFE INSULAR will be displaying educational materials on a table this week during the Biodiversity Week event in Glenveagh National Park. It will also share the space with ...

13/05/2025

The Irish Government (DHLGH) and Coillte published two posters for use at networking events.
As part of the LIFE INSULAR project, the Irish Government's Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) published two information panels for use at networking events. The panels address the issues surrounding durable habitats, one of the most threatened habitats on the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, whose conservation is included among the objectives of the LIFE INSULAR project.

Each panel showcases the dune restoration activities being carried out in the towns of Ards and Raven Point, sites included in the LIFE INSULAR project's action areas.

As part of the LIFE INSULAR project, the Irish Government's Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) published two information panels for use at networking events. The panels ...

12/05/2025

Butterfly watching event held successfully on Cortegada Island

As part of the outreach activities included in the LIFE INSULAR project, the PNMTIAG organized an environmental awareness activity on May 11th, which consisted of butterfly watching on Cortegada Island.

The completely free activity included a boat ride to Cortegada Island and took place between 12:00 and 2:30 pm, departing from the port of Carril (Vilagarcía de Arousa).

As part of the outreach activities included in the LIFE INSULAR project, the PNMTIAG organized an environmental awareness activity on May 11th, which consisted of ...