Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is an extensive area within Kerry which as UNESCO defines - 'a learning place for sustainable development'. Connected to a worldwide network of biosphere reserves, the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is an active, ongoing 'learning place' where a wide range of stakeholders, communities and use zones reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.
The MacGillicuddy Reeks, Killarney National Park, ancient oak woodlands, the last remaining native Red Deer herd in Ireland and a cluster of small villages, communities and Killarney town all coexist within the various zones of the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Resources
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Visit www.kerrybiosphere.ie for further information about conservation areas, projects, animals and habitats.
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Keep learning about the ecology and biodiversity of the biosphere, with webinars featuring Irish and international speakers.
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Only 2 of the world's 714 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves are in Ireland. Learn more about these 'learning spaces' for conservation and sustainability at the UNESCO Biosphere website.
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Stories from Kerry
Grounded in heritage yet open to ideas, Kerry is a place to gain and share perspective. Keep exploring the county with our latest blogs.
Conservation
Keeping The West Wild - Conservation in Kerry
Kerry is Ireland’s wild west. A land which is largely undisturbed by man, left to flourish in its natural beauty. While the rest of the world expanded into urban sprawl, the people of Kerry fought to preserve its green rolling hills and rugged coastline from the influence of overdevelopment. It’s…
Things To Do
The Local's Guide to Kerry
When visiting new places what better information can you gather than that of the locals. We are delighted to share local knowledge of some great things to discover in Kerry. The following are tips and information from locals, who of course, love Kerry and are passionate about their beautiful county.
Things To Do
10 Breathtaking Walks That Won't Leave You Breathless
Kerry has some of the most beautiful landscapes you can find - and what better way to soak in that beauty than a leisurely stroll through some of Kerry’s most magical walkways and trails? Here’s a list of 10 walks which will leave you speechless, without leaving you breathless! Nestled in the Slieve…
Work
Try a Triathlon: Kerry’s Untapped Potential as a Sporting Destination.
Killarney native Alan Ryan has spent most of his adult life overseas, mostly in the U.K. and Asia. When it was time to come back to Ireland, he knew exactly what his home town was missing—a triathlon. “I have always been interested in events like triathlons, especially while I was living abroad. I…