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LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature<\/a>, led by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and funded by the EU LIFE programme, has won the 2024 Natura 2000 Award<\/em> in the category \u2018Working together for nature\u2019. The Natura 2000 Award<\/em><\/a> highlights projects that demonstrate excellence in nature conservation and sustainable land use. Wild Atlantic Nature is the first Irish project to win such an award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Darragh O\u2019Brien congratulated Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP and said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is an incredible achievement and speaks volumes to the huge progress being made in our engagement with nature in Ireland. My congratulations to the NPWS, Derek McLoughlin and his team and to all the farmers and landowners involved in a win that is a truly a great reflection on partnership in nature\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Minister Malcolm Noonan said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI warmly congratulate the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE IP team for their impressive win. This award not only recognises the team\u2019s hard work and dedication, but also celebrates the role of farmers in tirelessly managing and protecting Ireland\u2019s Natura 2000 network. Nearly 100 projects vied for five awards and having the European judging panel validate the commitment and results of the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE project is very special.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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