Conservation

The wilderness regions in Ireland are prime wildlife conservation areas, considered to be hugely important on a European as well as Irish level. The EU Habitats Directive lists certain habitats and species that must be protected within special Areas of Conservation (SACs). These Irish habitats include: raised bogs, blanket bogs, turloughs, sand dunes, machair (flat sandy plains on the north and west coasts), heaths, lakes, rivers, woodlands, estuaries and sea inlets. The 25 Irish species which must be afforded protection include Salmon, Otter, Freshwater Pearl Mussel, Bottlenose Dolphin and Killarney Fern.

Our built environments include ancient archaeological sites, historical building and ruins.

At Ireland Wild Escapes our vision is to showcase the unique offering of indigenous Irish customs and traditions of the regions of Ireland. Offering our valued customers an opportunity to engage in these authentic cultural experiences and activities, helping to support, conserve and protect these precious traditions and ways of life. We believe we act as a vital conduit, by linking our local suppliers and local communities to our clients, who want to travel more responsibly. Helping to empower local communities and encouraging local people to continue their traditional lifestyles, to grow economic sustainability in the area. We encourage and support our local suppliers to make their experiences more sustainable and immersive in the local culture of their area. As passionate promoters of Irish cultural heritage and conservation travel, we ensure that our experiences educate and promote responsible travel in Ireland. As a tour operator, we live and work on the beautiful west coast of Ireland. Our mission is to help sustain the local economy by keeping the money local – contracting locally, employing locally, spending locally and encouraging our clients to spend more locally too. “When locals thrive, we thrive!”