13 Things you have to do on a visit to the Burren
Given the choice, most of us would be tempted to choose the beachy paradise of the Bahamas over the stark beauty of the Burren but they have more in common than you think.
The famous limestone rocks that make up the national park were formed in the same tropical seas and while stark in appearance, mask a thriving ecosystem. Come in summer and you find yourself in Eden – 75 per cent of our wildflowers and plants are found here while 30 of our 32 species of butterflies have been spotted fluttering about.
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The new Teagasc forest carbon tool (FCT) is a first step in Ireland to measure the mean and cumulative CO2 sequestration of forests and woodlands by species, soil types and productivity. \Donal Magner
The important role that forests play in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation is acknowledged internationally. Measuring actual sequestration poses a number of challenges especially when harvesting and management regimes, tree species, soil types, rotation lengths and biodiversity, are factored in. In addition, the afterlife of wood in areas such as displacement of fossil based material in construction needs to be considered.
A new Teagasc forest carbon tool (FCT) launched last month by Minister of State Pippa Hackett, is a first step in Ireland to measure the mean and cumulative CO2 sequestration of forests and woodlands by species, soil types and productivity.
CSO median house price: €191,000 2021 prediction: up 3%-4%There were winners and losers in the market. Median house prices in Ennis fell from €194,500 to €191,000, but agents said values of family