This project aims to manage the land in such a way as to encourage the repopulation of red grouse via: management through controlled (cool) burning; grit provision to aid heather digestion by red grouse; predator control (including control of invasive species such as american mink); monitoring of habitats and species (including biannual population assessment of red grouse); public awareness, education and stakeholders consultation. The Glenfarne Gun Club started, organised and conducted the project. http://www.glenofthegrouse.com/
Country: Ireland
Region: County Leitrim, Ireland
Starting date: 2007
Species: Irish Red Grouse (Lagopus Lagopus Scotica), American Mink (Neovison Vison)
Species characteristics: Huntable species, Invasive Alien species, Threatened species
Type of actions: Management of habitats and wildlife, Research and data collection
Leading partners: Glenfarne Gun Club
