(EcoEye S8, E5)

Item 1: Biodiversity; The Hen Harrier

Sadly due to habitat loss due to intensification in agriculture and persecution the native Hen Harrier Bird is no longer a common sight in our forests & moorlands. Today however with the regeneration of coniferous plantations, the harrier is nesting again in young forest plantations. Duncan travels to the Ballyhoura Hills to learn more about this magnificent bird.

Item 2: Eco Tourism; The North West

Tania visits Donegal to witness the famously beautiful glacially carved landscape. Starting at the highest cliffs in Europe at Slieve League Tania hears from locals how cultural & sustainable tourism is replacing fishing as the main economic support to Donegal.

Item 3: Research & STRIVE

Eco Eye investigates the valuable research work of the Environmental Protection Agency. Duncan visits Galway where academics there are coming up with new and exciting ways of converting waste into energy as well as tackling the need in small towns for sustainable waste water treatment.