Northern Ireland has a long history of finding amazing ways to use seaweed. However, we now understand how important seaweed is in ecological terms and how it can help in the fight against climate change.
7 Fun facts about fungi! Fungus, plural fungi, is any member of the group of about 144,000 known eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms.
They are found in just about any habitat but most live on the land, mainly in soil or on plant material, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some also live in the sea or in fresh water.
The waters around NI are full of a rich array of marine wildlife including dolphins, sharks, seals, jellyfish and much more. We have eleven species
Twelve years ago the fragile sand dune ecosystems within Bann Estuary in Co Londonderry were assessed as being under serious threat, with many hectares of the site invaded and enclosed by large thickets of non-native Sea Buckthorn.
Learn about the restoration of degraded blanket bog on Cuilcagh Mountain in Co Fermanagh.
Source to Tap is an innovative, exciting, cross-border partnership project with the objective of developing sustainable solutions for the protection of rivers and lakes on the River Derg and River Erne, which are the main sources of our shared drinking water.
Most of the remaining raised bogs in Northern Ireland, even those in protected sites, are losing water through drains. Learn about the bog restoration actions Ulster Wildlife are taking with the aim of keeping bogs saturated, protecting biodiversity and ensuring carbon retention.
Grassland Restoration. Over the last decade, RSPB NI has led the restoration and sustainable management of wet grassland at Lough Beg ASSI. Since then, breeding wader numbers have doubled and plans are in place to reintroduce Curlews to the site, an endangered species.
The Nature Positive 2030 Report sets out how the UK can meet its commitments in the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature, and ensure that nature’s recovery plays a critical role in our path to Net Zero.
In 1986 there was no breeding lapwings at portmore Lough in Co Antrim. Today the site attract 30-40 breeding pairs annually.
Learn about the work undertaken by NIEA and RSPB to create the perfect breeding conditions for these beautiful wading birds.
Nature 2030 Case Studies. Learn about the bog restoration activites taking place at the Garron plateau in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Why do we love and work to protect wetlands and their wildlife at Castle Espie? If rainforests are the lungs of the planet, then wetlands are the blood!” Why places like Castle Espie are vital in the fight against climate change.