Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
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NEWS
Aug 26
Bee snap happy as Translink launches biodiversity photo competition
Suzanne Sinclair, Biodiversity Manager Translink and Paul Stewart, Centre Manager at WWT Castle Espie. Translink is running a...
Aug 21
Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 18
Minister Muir plants first tree in Woodland Renewal project at Ulster Folk Museum
(L-R) Kathryn Thomson, Chief Executive, National Museums NI; Aaron ward, Director of Public Engagement, National Museums NI; and Andrew...
Aug 17
Ballymena to host exciting new biodiversity workshop
Translink is bringing its commitment to enhancing biodiversity and promoting sustainability to Ballymena with a new educational and...
Aug 12
Belfast International Airport recognised for biodiversity
(L-R) Daniel Perry, Environment and Sustainability Officer and Kevin Napier Compliance Manager at Belfast International Airport, which...
Jul 29
Rathlin is an ecotourism example for us all – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with representatives from RSPBNI at RSPB Seabird Centre at the West on Rathlin Island (L-R)...
Jul 18
No “quick fixes” but Executive approval for 37-point Lough Neagh Report & Action Plan a “first step”
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir on a recent visit to Lough Neagh, and an aerial image captured recently by PSNI Air Support of the blue-green...
Jun 24
Queen’s report highlights emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh crisis
Queen’s today launched the first report focusing on the emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh blue-green algae ecological...
May 21
Co Antrim farm welcomes public to be part of BioBlitz Festival of Wildlife and Wellbeing!
Jubilee Farm welcomes the public to be part of BioBlitz 2024! As Northern Ireland’s first community owned farm, it promotes and conducts...
May 2
Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity on road network
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is pictured with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan and staff...
Mar 28
Executive committed to taking action to protect Lough Neagh
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Minister of the department of Agriculture, Environment...
Mar 7
Farmers urged to be mindful of water sources this slurry spreading season
This time of year can be busy for farmers as Spring is here and the grass and crops are starting to grow. That’s why NI Water is advising...
Feb 19
Translink awarded highest biodiversity accolade
Translink’s Kate Finnegan shows a ‘bug hotel’ to a student from Buick Memorial Primary School, Cullybackey. Translink has secured...
Feb 8
Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh
DAERA's Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Arthur Niven (left) and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir chat at Ballyronan Marina. DAERA Minister...
Feb 5
RSPB NI calls for immediate action from Stormont to protect nature and climate
RSPB NI has today, Monday, 5 February 2024, welcomed that the Northern Ireland Assembly has returned to Stormont and is again ready for...
Feb 2
NI Water highlights efforts on World Wetlands Day to preserve and protect vital areas of biodiversity
Natural peat dams at the Garron Plateau Special Area of Conservation in County Antrim. World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world...
May 29, 2023
Moy Park continues initiative to boost biodiversity to Ballymena
Leading food company Moy Park is supporting biodiversity in Ballymena through a range of tree and flower planting projects with local...
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