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Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty discusses the poor condition of Ireland's uplands and shares hiking recommendations.

Many people enjoy trekking hills and mountains on bank holiday weekends but the majority of the country's uplands are in very poor state. A recent report revealed that 90% of our protected habitats are in an 'unfavourable' condition.  Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty joins Fran for a conversation about what can be done to improve nature on the country's hillsides and he shares his favourite spots in the country for a hike.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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