Title of the project
Mountbellew-Moylough Red Grouse project
Description
Conserve the local red grouse population
In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity of heather quality, increased predator control, disturbance control, population monitoring and improving public awareness.
The project was managed by a local hunting club
Location
| Country | Ireland |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Carrownagappul Bog |
| Region | Co. Galway |
Habitat Types
Scrub/Grassland, Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000, National protected area, Special Area of Conservation
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), Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data), Communication and education (for different target audiences e.g. hunters, the wider public)
Partners
| Leading partners | A local gun club |
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