Research and Surveys in Laois

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 downloaded below:

• Laois Swift Survey 2018
• Survey of bats in Laois County Council properties, 2008
• Laois Bridges Bird Survey Report – FINAL, 2007
• Survey of Bats in Bridges, Laois and Offaly 2007
• Survey of Ecology and Industrial Heritage of the Mountmellick Canal 2006: Main Report and Appendices
• Audit of Laois Natural Heritage Data 2006
• Laois Hedgerow Report 2005
• Esker Survey report 2005, Appendices and Habitat Maps
• Habitats Surveys 2005- 2010:
  • Laois Habitats Survey 2005
  • Laois Habitats Survey 2006
  • Laois Habitats Survey 2007
  • Laois Habitat Survey 2008 and Appendices
  • Laois Habitats Survey 2009
  • Laois Habitats Survey 2010

Orchid, Capard Wood

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

• Gardening for Biodiversity
• Gardening for Biodiversity Colouring Book
• Wild Things at School Workbook
• Saving Swifts
• Take action for pollinators in your garden
• Take action for pollinators in your garden
• Conserving and enhancing wildlife in towns and villages.
• Bats
• Hedgerows

A wide range of interesting biodiversity publications are available to download from the Heritage Council.