Technical/scientific support to NPWS in the development of GIS based data collation, analysis & management tools for relevant peatland data

Tender description

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) within the Heritage Division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) has the responsibility for the protection and conservation of Ireland’s natural heritage and biodiversity at national government level. Bord na Móna Peatlands Enhanced Decommissioning, Rehabilitation and Restoration Scheme (EDRRS) and the role of NPWS as scheme regulator The Peatlands EDRRS was approved in 2020. The Scheme is administered by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), regulated by the NPWS of the DHLGH and operated by Bord na Móna. It involves many other diverse stakeholders including the EPA, relevant NGOs, local authorities, representative organisations and importantly, the local communities. See RfT document for full specification Lot 1: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) within the Heritage Division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) has the responsibility for the protection and conservation of Ireland’s natural heritage and biodiversity at national government level. Bord na Móna Peatlands Enhanced Decommissioning, Rehabilitation and Restoration Scheme (EDRRS) and the role of NPWS as scheme regulator The Peatlands EDRRS was approved in 2020. The Scheme is administered by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), regulated by the NPWS of the DHLGH and operated by Bord na Móna. It involves many other diverse stakeholders including the EPA, relevant NGOs, local authorities, representative organisations and importantly, the local communities. See RfT document for full specification