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American Mink to Be Targeted by the State

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The American Mink is to be targeted for eradication under the Midlands Mink Eradication Programme.

This three year pilot project, based in the Midlands of Ireland, aims to locate, trap and kill American mink as part of ground nesting bird protection measures.

The project which was launched by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD is a collaboration between the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and the National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) and is supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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