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Natural Heritage Areas

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This dataset provides the boundaries of Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) in Ireland, as designated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NHAs are areas identified as important for the habitats they contain or for species whose habitats require legal protection, and they represent the basic level of wildlife designation under Irish law. The dataset covers the national territory and is published via data.gov.ie, with the Marine Institute listed as the associated institution. It supports identification of protected natural areas for conservation planning, land-use assessment, and environmental research across Ireland.Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) for Ireland have been created by the Natural Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). They are areas considered important for the habitats present or areas which hold species whose habitats require protection. They are the basic designation for wildlife protection in the I...