CEF Latest News: Press Release: Big Freeze Threatens Ireland's Wildlife

From the Irish Wildlife Trust...

Press Release

8th Jan, 2010

Big Freeze Threatens Ireland's Wildlife

The Irish Wildlife Trust urges you to do your bit to help Ireland's wildlife through the winter freeze. At extra cold times of year wildlife may not have access to water, food and shelter. To do your bit you can put out fresh water every morning, this could greatly help wildlife in your area. Also supplies of natural food like last year's berries, seeds, fruits and insects are at their lowest level. You can help by supplementing with seeds, suet and nuts in bird feeders, which may save small birds and mammals from starvation. Your Christmas tree can be left in your garden for the winter to provide shelter for small birds and mammals too.

For longer term wildlife conservation you can provide food with a variety of native plants, trees and bushes. Make a family project designing a native garden to plant in the spring to provide food and shelter for local wildlife. Contact the Irish Wildlife Trust for information on how to get started or visit www.iwt.ie for tips.

Irish Wildlife Trust, Sigmund Business Centre, 93A Lagan Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Ph: 01 860 2839 / E-mail: enquiries@iwt.ie

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For further information please contact Joanne Pender

IWT Development Officer Ph: 01 860 2839 or E-mail: enquiries@iwt.ie

Editors Notes:

The Irish Wildlife Trust was founded in 1979 as a charitable conservation body. We provide the public with information about wildlife, run education and training programs like SAC Watch and the Outdoor Classroom Programme, carry out habitat and species surveys like the IWT National Lizard Survey, campaign and lobby around biodiversity issues, restore natural habitats, consult with industry, agriculture and Local Authorities to maintain our natural heritage and contribute to national and international forums for the protection of biodiversity. The IWT is a nationwide organisation with a strong membership base, staff and Board of Directors, with branches in Dublin, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Cork.