National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)

National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)

The National Parks and Wildlife Service manages the Irish State's nature conservation responsibilities. It is part of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Service was established after the abolition of Dúchas – The Heritage Service in 2003. Dúchas' responsibilities had included the management of Ireland's six national parks and wildlife.

As well as managing the national parks, the activities of the NPWS include the designation and protection of Natural Heritage Areas, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.

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