Dear Ralph,
Many thanks for taking my call this afternoon. We will add your email to the weekly flight plan email also. Please find some information below and attached in relation to the Tellus Survey. We would be grateful if you could share this information with your members.
As mentioned, , the Tellus Survey is a nationwide programme that collects geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland to help us sustainably manage the environment, natural resources and protect public health in the future.
To collect this data, the latest phase of the survey will involve an aircraft flying at low heights from September 2020 until the end of the year (weather permitting) over Counties Laois, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford, and neighbouring parts of Kildare, Carlow, Offaly and Cork. The Tellus website –
www.tellus.ie – is updated weekly with the planned flight schedule if you want to know more information.
The aircraft will fly at a low level of 60 metres over rural areas (approximately eight times the height of a standard two storey house), rising to 240 metres over urban areas. The sound of the plane is similar to that of a passing lorry and it may startle sensitive livestock, such as horses, pedigree cattle, sheep-in-lamb and poultry flocks.
As it is vital to raise public awareness of the project, particularly amongst farmers and animal owners, the Tellus team is continuing to deliver an ongoing communications campaign across the regions. In advance of the survey starting, we want to inform all relevant and interested stakeholders that the Tellus Survey will be taking place. We would appreciate your help and support in disseminating this information to your members and networks.
As an aid, please find attached the latest information pack that includes more information about the Tellus Survey, FAQs, images of the aircraft and latest fly zone, and suggested social media and website posts to inform your networks.
If you have any concerns about the survey, particularly if you own sensitive livestock, or if you are interested in finding out more about the project, you can contact the Tellus Freephone information line on 1800 45 55 65 or visit
www.tellus.ie. You can also follow Tellus on twitter @TellusGSI.
Do not hesitate to get in touch if you need any further information.
Best regards,
Aiveen Finn
Tellus Survey Project Team
