Information on Biodiversity in Laois

A number of surveys and research reports on the biodiversity of Laois have been produced by the Heritage Office of Laois County Council, with the support of the Heritage Council. Reports on these surveys can be ordered (on paper or CD) by contacting the Heritage Office, or downloaded:

• Survey of Birds in Bridges 2007
• Survey of Bats in Bridges 2007
• Habitats Survey 2005, 2006 and 2007
• Hedgerow Survey 2005
• Esker Survey 2005
• Survey of Ecology and Industrial Heritage of the Mountmellick Canal 2006
• Audit of Laois Natural Heritage Data 2006

In addition, this full colour poster showing the range of wildlife species and habitats to be found in County Laois is available free of charge from the Laois Heritage Office.

Further information on Irish wildlife and practical tips on enhancing wildlife in your own local area is available in the following leaflets:

• Conserving and enhancing Wildlife in Towns and Villages.
• Bats
• Hedgerows