Title of the project
Ballycroy/Kiltane Red Grouse project
Description
Maintenance of the local population of Irish red grouse
Extensive predator control
The project was started by the Peterswell and Kilcreest Conservation and Gun Club and enjoyed the support and cooperation of the NARGC
Results
Predator control has already benefited the Red Grouse population
Location
| Country | Ireland |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Kilchreest Moor |
| Region | Co. Galway |
Starting date
2010
Habitat Types
Scrub/Grassland, Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000, National protected area, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Threatened species |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | Irish Red grouse - Lagopus lagopus scotica |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Communication and education (for different target audiences e.g. hunters, the wider public)
Partners
| Leading partners | Peterswell and Kilchreest Conservation and GunClub |
| Other partners | NARGC (http://nargc.ie/)Irish Red Grouse AssociationNational Parks and Wildlife Services (https://www.npws.ie/)Coillte (http://www.coillte.ie/) the Pointer and Setter Organisation. |
Publication(s)
http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/2013_RedGrouse_SAP.pdf
Weblinks
http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/2013_RedGrouse_SAP.pdf