Training In Action Online & On the River
Invasive Species
Identification & Eradication
About the Nore Vision Training In Action Biodiversity Programme - Invasive Species
The Nore Vision Project is a community development Biodiversity programme. It is a locally led initiative, working with 6 localities across the catchment areas along the river Nore.
It aims to promote awareness of the importance of the River Nore for us, the 110,000 residents on the catchment, our children and the generations to come.
The project also aims to animate local working groups to initiate their own projects on the river and via the New River Nore Trust, apply for community based funding to become gatekeepers of their section of the River or it’s tributaries.
This project is an opportunity for everyone to be recognised and rewarded for delivering environmental benefits and use the new Nore River Trust.
Why not participate in our training programmes?
All programmes will be delivered in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions.
Phase 2. Invasive Species
To-date we have over 60 people signed-up, trained and active in Invasive species management. Now we are moving forward with our advanced training programme, so if you are already involved then stay with us for our advanced training or if you have not yet been involved it is not too late to join us.
All training will be provided in a Covid-19 compliant manner.
Dates & Locations
Dates | Training Content | Locations |
---|---|---|
TBC 2021 | Follow up HB control | Kilkenny & Thomastown |
TBC 2021 | Walkover Surveying & Best Practice
Ctrl | Castletown |
October 15th 2020 | Drone Surveying | Castletown & Ballingarry- COMPLETE |
Feb/March 2021 | Pesticide User Certification Courses | Online- COMPLETE |
Apr & May 2021 | Further Action Days of IAS Control | TBC |
Phase 1. Invasive Species

Reasons to get involved
- Increase awareness and appreciation of our local environment
- Increase knowledge of the significance of Invasive Species on the Biodiversity of the River Nore Catchment
- Initiate a collective plan to enhance the biodiversity and the value of all the habitats within the catchment
- Create a forum and working group to enable local communities to bring the work forward for the next generation
Invasive Species

Locations
- Kilkenny City
- Thomastown/ Bennettsbridge
- Ballingarry/ Mullinahone
- Castlecomer
- Freshford
- Durrow
Contact
email: [email protected]
phone: Tracy our co-ordinator at 083 0879146