The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC) have joined forces to establish the Invasive Species Bureau. A bureau to tackle invasive species in Ireland has been set up in Co Waterford. The bureau will support the implementation of European Union regulations on invasive species and says it will strengthen Ireland’s approach to managing them. “Left unchecked, invasive species [...]
The European Nurserystock Association (ENA) launched its 2026 manifesto – “More plants more life” at the European Parliament in Brussels. Representing over 35,000 nurseries and 250,000 employees, the sector warns that Europe’s climate and biodiversity targets are unattainable if the nursery sector remains under-recognised in EU policy and funding. “Europe’s climate goals are not just a matter of policy; they are a matter of planting. [...]
In association with Gardenworld Nurseries At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This week’s conversation is with an award-winning garden designer with two Gold Medals and Best in Category from Bloom – Patricia Tyrrell. How did you first get involved in the horticulture sector? I grew up on a farm beside the Kings [...]
Green-tech, one of the Ireland’s and UK’s leading suppliers to the landscaping, forestry, construction, and environmental sectors, is proud to announce its new name – Origin Green-tech. The new identity reflects the company’s place within Origin Enterprises plc, a global leader in sustainable land-use solutions. “Our new name reflects who we are today and where we are going, but it doesn’t change what matters most [...]
The 2026 Repak Resource Awards, Ireland’s national environmental awards, have officially opened for entries. Businesses, community groups, schools and organisations from across Ireland are invited to enter and showcase the initiatives, innovations and people driving progress towards a more circular economy. “We encourage businesses, organisations, schools, community groups and individuals from across Ireland to enter the 2026 Repak Resource Awards and showcase the incredible work [...]
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