Title of the project
West Connemara Grouse project
Description
Conserve the local red grouse population
Intensive predator control
The project is managed by Clifton Gun Club
Results
Grouse numbers have shown a positive benefit from the management inputs
Location
| Country | Ireland |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Glenaruid Mountain |
| Region | Co. Galway |
Habitat Types
Scrub/Grassland, Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000, Regional 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 | Clifton Gun Club (http://www.sportsmensclubofcliftonpark.org/) |
| Other partners | National Parks and Wildlife Services, private landowners and commonage holders, National Association of Regional Game Councils (http://nargc.ie/), Irish Red Grouse Association |
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