EcoTcd

A research project on Irish wetlands (GWDTEs), based at Trinity College Dublin. The project is funded by @EPAResearchNews.

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Happy to share the work done by our PhD student Saheba Bhatnagar and team on machine learning and deep learning techniques to map ecotopes at Clara Bog. The paper can be accessed at👉 https://t.co/KiyBoQ2SxI
#RemoteSensing #journal #vegetation #classification

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Ella Bijkerk from Ecometrics Team is presenting in #EGU20. Please do check out her work on #alkaline #fens.
https://t.co/qkn1fQw52G

[European Geosciences Union @EuroGeosciences]

Yes the short courses are live from the time listed and will remain on YouTube indefinitely - the short course leaders will be in the comments sections of the YouTube page during the time listed to answer your questions. #shareEGU20

[Jane Stout @JaneCStout]

Delighted with this news @tcddublin @PollinatorPlan
Trinity’s front lawns set to be wild-flower meadow https://t.co/Sm47SKAZbX via @IrishTimes

[GirlsIntoGeoscience @girlsingeosci]

Whilst we are busy planning our virtual #GiG2020 event (more news on this very soon!) We have also been busy putting together our #shareEGU20 presentation for session EOS6.2 8:30-10:15am Weds 6th May on inspiring women in geoscience. https://t.co/Ve1HwVOVQl #Jointheconversation

[European Geosciences Union @EuroGeosciences]

To connect with us and each other during the online replacement for #EGU20, don't forget to use our official hashtag #shareEGU20.

Or find a specific hashtag to connect with your community or share events from our list: https://t.co/Sj7Lqhqq5Y

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

8/8: Groundwater discharged ferrous iron oxidizes with dissolved oxygen to form ferric iron giving the water a distinct reddish colour.
#ecology #hydrology #wetland #conservation #Ballymore #irishmidlands #fen #ecohydrology #biodiversity #epaireland #npws #research #phd #sampling

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

1/8: The projects last sampling routine is now completed. To celebrate this as well as the beauty and stark contrasts between the four researched sites a series of fen phenomena will be posted in the coming days. First up: Ballymore fen.

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

7/8: Shell marl substrate on the bottom of a natural stream in the middle of the fen
#ecology #hydrology #wetland #conservation #Ballymore #irishmidlands #fen #moss #ecohydrology #biodiversity #epaireland #npws #wetlandconservation #research #phd #sampling

[Cathal Somers @CathalSomers]

ASSAP - catchment scientist from the @WatersProgramme carrying out a kick sample in the Glenaboy PAA (Waterford) back in February. ASSAP advisers looking on, looking forward to working with farmers in the area #farmingforwaterquality. @teagasc @TeagascEnviron @DairySusIreland

[Catherine (Farrell) Wilkie @seewilkie]

Why isn’t this viral yet??? I love the ‘and fens’...worth watching til the end @forum_wetlands @peatyGHG @mapalljohn @davidfallon8 @BarryOLochlainn @NRoulet where were you?

[Westmeath Heritage @Wmeathheritge]

Great turnout for #WorldWetlandsDay walk in Scragh Bog today. Thanks to Ecologist Dr. George Smith for leading the walk and to everyone who came along. #WetlandBiodiversityMatters @HeritageHubIRE @westmeathcoco @RamsarIreland @BlackthornEcol

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Round-leaved Wintergreen (Pyrola rontundifolia) is a rare species found in Co. Westmeath. It’s protected under 1999 Flora Protection Order listed in the red data list of Irish plants. ☘
#hydrology #ecology #wetlands #plants #rareplants #protection #westmeath #bog #fen

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Sphagnum moss is the ultimate water tank holding upto 20-30 times their own weight in water. This species contributes to bog formation 😍.
#moss #wetlands #conservation #restoration #ireland #bog #fen #ecology #hydrology #ecohydrology #epaireland #npws

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Part 2/2 : Taken some drone footage on #WWD at Scragh #Bog Co. Westmeath. True to #Ireland the weather changed drastically
#wetland #ecology #hydrology #remotesensing #drone #dji #pix4d #3Dmapping #fen #irishwetlands #irishheritage @dji_official @pix4d @HeritageHubIRE @EPAIreland

[EcoTcd @EcoTcd]

Part 1/2 : Taken some drone footage on #WWD at Scragh #Bog Co. Westmeath. Initially the weather was bright and sunny.
#wetland #ecology #hydrology #remotesensing #drone #dji #pix4d #3Dmapping #fen #irishwetlands #irishheritage @dji_official @pix4d @HeritageHubIRE @EPAIreland