Our mission is to conserve Ireland`s wildlife and habitats through:

* campaigning and lobbying;

* education;

* research;

* restoring and rehabilitating natural habitats which otherwise would be neglected;

* providing conservation services and training;

* participating in and contributing to national and international fora for the protection of biodiversity;

* Working in co-operation with other Environmental organisations towards the common goal of conservation;

* Consulting with industry, agriculture and development to ensure conservation of our natural heritage;

* Working to ensure the favourable conservation status of our protected areas by highlighting transgressions before the national and European court systems;

* Working with local authorities in drafting policy and codes of best practice to ensure conservation of our natural heritage.



Current campaigns:

1. Wetlands are a vitally important habitat in this country and they are under severe threat. The Irish Wildlife Trust ensures the protection of our wetlands.

2. The IWT is also one of the leading NGOs when it comes to hedgerow protection in Ireland.

3. Badgers are a population under siege in this country. The battle in their defence has been waging since the late 1980`s and still no end is in sight for these much victimised creatures.