Restoring nature is the process of assisting in the recovery of an ecosystem towards, or back to, a ‘good’ condition. Ecosystem restoration is used to increase biodiversity and improve its resilience.
A well-functioning ecosystem is a key tool in tackling biodiversity loss and climate change. For example, by letting forests mature, they can recover.
Protecting our wildlife and habitats is crucial to fulfiling our commitment to leave our Island in a better state than it is currently. To make sure we drive forward progress, not just halting but reversing the decline of our wildlife and its habitats.
That is why Nature Network Ireland is working to help engage with and re-connect people with nature through our projects.
Beaumont Quarry Â
Beaumont quarry is an old abandoned limestone quarry that lies adjacent to Pairc UÃ Rinn and Temple Hill, just southeast of Cork city centre. It is very important for…
Tramore Valley Park
In 2022, Nature Network Ireland developed a Biodiversity Action Plan for Tramore Valley Park. The plan was funded by the Community Foundation Ireland and additional funding was secured from the…
Military Hill
Military Hill The Military Park is located in the north of Cork City. This is a former Victorian military cemetery surrounded with stone walls and lined with old gravestones….
Biodiversity Action Plans
Biodiversity Action Plans Nature Network Ireland collaborates with sponsors, funders and local communities in producing Biodiversity Action Plans designed to protect and restore biological systems. Their purpose is to preserve…
Wild Walks
Wild Walks Project Nature Network Ireland commenced its Wild Walks project in 2022. Its aim was to map all the green areas within Cork city as well as the…
Eco Connect Project
Welcome to ECOCONNECT Making Wild Lives Matter! ECO-CONNECT is a collaboration between University College Cork and Nature Network Ireland. In 2023 research undertaken by Tracey Skillington and Johanna Marie…