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Rare good news for wildlife conservation: some of the world’s most iconic species are showing real signs of recovery, even as global biodiversity remains under pressure. Giant pandas are no longer classified as endangered. After decades of intensive conservation efforts in China, including habitat protection and forest restoration, the species was downgraded to “vulnerable,” reflecting a steady increase in wild populations. Green sea turtles are also experiencing notable recoveries in several re

The Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation is the largest natural wetland in Western Europe and home to many rare and threatened species. Bord na Mona SSE plan to develop a windfarm on Cornafulla Bog. This proposed site directly borders the Shannon Callows SAC on three sides for a distance of 5 kilometres and is a crucial habitat for a number highly protected animals and birds. The ancient Monastic Site of Clonmacnoise is just over half a mile from this site. | Athlone Guided Tours