Killarney National Park Woodland Conservation Project

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry in the south west of Ireland is 10,000 hectares in size and comprises mountains, lakes and woodland. It has an extensive range of trees, plants and wildlife. In the 19th century the rhododendron tree/bush (Rhododendron ponticum) was introduced and this has proved to be a highly invasive and destructive tree and has threatened to colonise large areas of the park. The rhododendron is threatening the bio diversity of the park and many native species of trees, shrubs, mosses are under threat.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will work on rhododendron control in remote areas of the park. This can involve stem treating mature plants with small tools, the picking of seedlings and cutting of saplings. National Park uses sharp tools (loppers and secateurs) and a herbicide (glyphosphate based diluted solution) as part of their strategy to control the rhododendron plants. The volunteers will be required to use these methods. Full training on the safe use of these methods and safety equipment will be provided by National Park.

🏠 Accommodation on site

In a modern hostel in the park, dormitory style. Please bring your sleeping bag and a pillowcase.

📍 About the location

5km from Killarney, Co. Kerry in the southwest of Ireland.

⚠️ Requirements

As the terrain is quite difficult, there is no wheelchair access.

ℹ️ Additional information

The midge fly is widespread in the park as well as ticks so volunteers must be prepared to use a strong insect repellent and wear a protective net when working. The park will provide nets, gloves and rubber boots. Volunteers are also required to wear long sleeves and trousers while working. The terrain is difficult and tough, and volunteers need to be fit enough to handle this. For example there could be up to a 30 minute uphill walk to the worksite over rough ground. No WiFi coverage in the park, but it is availiable in a local pub 15 mins from the hostel.

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📅 Available sessions

IE-VSI 10.3

30/07/2017 → 13/08/2017

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0 / 0

IE-VSI 10.4

07/08/2016 → 20/08/2016

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0 / 14

♂ 0/6 ♀ 0/7

IE-VSI 10.1

03/06/2018 → 17/06/2018

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0 / 0

IE-VSI 10.2

01/07/2018 → 15/07/2018

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0 / 0

IE-VSI 10.3

29/07/2018 → 12/08/2018

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IE-VSI 10.1

05/06/2016 → 18/06/2016

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2 / 14

♂ 0/5 ♀ 2/3

IE-VSI 10.2

03/07/2016 → 16/07/2016

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2 / 14

♂ 0/5 ♀ 2/1

IE-VSI 10.4

13/08/2017 → 27/08/2017

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0 / 0

IE-VSI 10.1

11/06/2017 → 25/06/2017

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IE-VSI 10.3

24/07/2016 → 06/08/2016

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2 / 14

♂ 0/7 ♀ 2/7

IE-VSI 10.3

26/07/2015 → 09/08/2015

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0 / 0

IE-VSI 10.2

02/07/2017 → 16/07/2017

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IE-VSI 10.4

12/08/2018 → 26/08/2018

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0 / 0

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Muckross, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:48 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Irish