Notes From Abroad: Restoring biodiversity in Ireland's national parks
Sarr D, Clotworthy C, Millar R. 2014. Notes From Abroad: Restoring biodiversity in Ireland's national parks. Park Science. 31(1):120-123
Ireland, settled since late Stone Age times, has experienced a long history of environmental change and biodiversity loss. With the establishment of its national parks, Ireland began the relatively recent process of restoring its natural heritage. These ongoing efforts, which have involved restoration of focal communities or habitats, such as oak forest and, most prominently, the restoration of focal species populations such as the golden eagle, have provided potent symbols of renewal in an ancient cultural landscape. The restoration work also has yielded insights into the challenges and opportunities that can come from applying the national park idea in long-settled lands.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Sarr, Daniel; Clotworthy, Cameron; Millar, Robbie
- Units
- NRSS
- Keywords
- anthropic, Biodiversity, Ireland, National Parks, Restoration