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Aug 30, 2011
Care & Maintenance of Local Heritage - Autumn 2011
Great response to Wanted: Apples!
LEADER/RDP Public Information Meetings (West Cork)
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Aug 29, 2011
Announcement of Sustainable Environment and Water (WFD Fellowships) Research Calls
- Sustainable Environment Research Call
- Water Research Call (WFD Fellowships)
Online application for both calls is a two-step process:
1. Submission of proposals by applicants before the Call Deadline: 13th September 2011 (5pm);
2. Authorisation of Proposals by Research Offices / Managing Directors of companies before the Organisation Approval Deadline: 23rd September 2011 (5pm).
You can find more information on the EPA website at: http://www.epa.ie/researchandeducation/research/funding/current/
The call has also been advertised in today's Irish Times
Regards EPA STRIVE Programme 2007-2013
Postdoctoral Research Assistant – Wetland/Aquatic Ecology
Postdoctoral Research Assistant – Wetland/Aquatic Ecology
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position at the Centre for Freshwater Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). This study, led by DkIT, forms part of the £4 million INTERREG IVA funded
Tellus Border Project. The position is a two-year appointment, starting September 2011.Position Summary:
The researcher will participate in a project that will:• Investigate the water delivery mechanisms and water requirements for a range of different types of wetlands in the border counties of Ireland, and
• Describe and characterise the biological communities within these wetland systems.
Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the relationships between hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality and ecology in order to examine the environmental supporting conditions required to maintain or enhance the ecosystem health. The project will commence with a compilation of wetland habitats in the Border counties. Selected wetlands will be chosen from the initial desk study for detailed site-specific research.
The project builds on the award-winning Tellus Project in Northern Ireland, which produced new environmental maps and digital data of soils, rocks and stream waters of the whole of Northern Ireland. Tellus Border and other spatial geoscientific data will be used to examine the influence of geological, geochemical, hydrological and hydrogeological factors on the location and development of wetland habitats.
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have completed a Ph.D. in aquatic/wetland ecology, hydroecology or hydrology/hydrogeology and ideally have experience of characterising wetland/aquatic ecosystem processes. However, in exceptional cases candidates with an MSc and several years of relevant post-Masters experience may be considered. Applicants with field experience in water quality sampling/analysis, ecological mapping, the design and implementation of experimental methodologies, and field hydrogeology/hydrology will be given priority. Peer-reviewed publications already in print, in press or submitted will be looked on favourably. Excellent quantitative analytical skills, well-developed communication and cognitive skills, and a desire to work in a team-oriented environment are essential. Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and project management would be an advantage. Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) is desirable. Candidates should hold a valid driver's license.The project is funded by the INTERREG IVA development programme of the European Regional Development Fund, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project is a joint initiative between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI), the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI), DkIT and Queen's University, Belfast (QUB).
Expected salary for this position is €37,750 (point 1 of the IUA scale). For further details please contact Dr Suzanne Linnane: suzanne.linnane@dkit.ie. Application forms may be accessed on the DkIT online erecruitment system. No other form of application will be accepted. Further information is available on the Institute website. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9th September at 4pm.
Aug 25, 2011
Energy Users Seminar
Energy Users Seminar
Thursday 6th October 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin
Energy Ireland, in association with the Irish Institute of Purchasing and
Materials Management (IIPMM) is running a one day seminar examining key
aspects of the Irish energy market and, in particular, how market
developments impact on the large energy user sector. The objective of the
seminar is to give those involved in buying and managing energy an
understanding of the key drivers in energy prices, their impact on
businesses and organisations and how energy can be managed more efficiently
within organisations in order to reduce the final energy bill.
http://www.energyireland.ie/events/energyUsers2011/
EEB Newsletter featuring- CAP, Biodiversity, RIO+20, Peatlands ...
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is the environmental voice of European citizens, standing for environmental justice, sustainable development and participatory democracy. We want the EU to ensure all people a healthy environment and rich biodiversity.
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
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Cork branch IWT: help needed
We are looking for 1-2 people to help out with the Bug Hunt on Sunday 28th Aug. 11-1pm Just a willingness to help out needed. For further information please contact the Cork Branch
Also more help needed to organise our seminar on the 12th November in the Vision Centre Cork City. We need people to help with publicity, on the day, organise a raffle etc.
Please contact the cork branch if you can help out with either of the above.
Thanks.
Gill
Wanted - apples and other fruit
Press Release
Transition Cork City – The Resilient Rebels
WANTED: APPLES AND OTHER FRUIT
Do you have apple trees (or other fruit trees) that need picking this year? If you have fruit that will otherwise go to waste Transition Cork City may be able to help. We are a not for profit, community group, looking at how Cork can look after its own food and energy needs. And we don't like waste!
If you live in or near Cork city we can pick and process your fruit – making juice, jam etc. We will give you back some of the produce and distribute the rest for free to anyone who wants it.
Please contact ttcorkcity@gmail.com or Ruth Fortune at (086)3606830 if you have fruit that needs to be picked.
Contacts:
Ruth Fortune: 086 - 360 6830
Dominick Donnelly: 087 – 121 0783
Dominick Donnelly PC
Address: 36 Spring Place, Gardiner's Hill, Cork City
Tel: 021-239 9419 (Home) or 087-121 0783 (Mobile)
Email: dominickdonnelly@eircom.net
Cork branch IWT weekend events...
Sat look at lichens with Paul Whelan. Glenbower Woods Killeagh. A great day out.
Sunday. Bug hunt with Lorna in Curabinny woods.
There are a few places left please contact the cork branch asap to secure aplace or call 0872282040.
We are also looking for items for our next newsletter. So any stories, photos or interesting snippets then please contact us.
Best wishes
Gill
Aug 24, 2011
Water Heritage Open Day @ Lifetime Lab - Winner "Best Interactive Event 2010" The Heritage Council
Mervyn Horgan
Lifetime Lab
Old Waterworks
Lee Road
Cork
021 4941500
Aug 23, 2011
WANTED: Apples
WANTED: APPLES
Do you have apple trees (or other fruit trees) that need picking this year? If you have fruit that will otherwise go to waste Transition Cork City may be able to help. We are a not for profit, community group, looking at how Cork can look after its own food and energy needs. And we don't like waste!
If you live in or near Cork city we can pick and process your fruit – making juice, jam etc. We will give you back some of the produce and distribute the rest for free to anyone who wants it.
Please contact ttcorkcity@gmail.com or Ruth at (086)3606830
I have attached the notice as well - please feel free to contact me if you need any other information.
Many thanks
Ruth Fortune,
Transition Cork City
Aug 19, 2011
PhD and MSc Studentships in Ecology of Commercial Shellfish and Sustainable Aquaculture
Queen's University Belfast and the Loughs Agency invite applications for two
PhD Studentships in the Ecology of Commercial Shellfish. We also invite
applications for 5 Studentships leading towards an MSc degree in Sustainable
Aquaculture and Fisheries.
For further information please see our website:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofBiologicalSciences/
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Dr Dai Roberts
Queen's University Belfast
Email: d.roberts@qub.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 2249.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nessa E. O'Connor.
Consultation: implementation of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive
Dear All
Consultation on the the implementation of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive in Ireland
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:309:0071:0086:EN:PDF
Kind regards
Michael Ewing
Coordinator
Irish Environmental Network
Knockvicar
Boyle
Co Roscommon
Rep of Ireland
Tel: +353 71 9667373
Mob: +353 86 8672153
email: michael@ien.ie
web: www.ien.ie
IEN members: An Taisce, Bat Conservation Ireland, BirdWatch Ireland. CELT - Centre for Ecological Living and Training. Coast Watch. Coomhola Salmon Trust. Crann. ECO UNESCO. Feasta. Forest Friends. Friends of the Earth. Friends of the Irish Environment, Global Action Plan Ireland, Gluaiseacht. Grian. Hedge Laying Association of Ireland. Irish Doctors Environment Association. Irish Natural Forestry Foundation. Irish Peatland Conservation Council. Irish Seal Sanctuary. Irish Seed Saver Association. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Irish Wildlife Trust. Just Forests. The Curlew Trust, The Golden Eagle Trust, The Native Woodland Trust, The Organic Centre. Sonairte. Sustainable Ireland Cooperative. Sustainable Projects Ireland, VOICE. Zero Waste Alliance Ireland
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West Cork Country Courses - Update
- We have made a few changes to this weekend's working horse course in Ballylickey. Instead of the course running over two days as originally planned, it will instead be condensed into one day (Saturday 20th Aug.) for the reduced price of 80euro. If you are interested please contact us by clicking here.