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‘Stop before someone is injured or killed’: Authorities issue urgent wildfire warning across NI
Northern Ireland authorities have issued a stark warning to the public as the risk of wildfires intensifies during a spell of warm and...
May 9
Causeway Coast and Glens celebrates record beach and marina awards success
L-R: Mark Strong, Coast and Countryside Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; Eric Randall, CEO, Keep Northern Ireland...
May 9
Get closer to nature at Bog Meadows with new self-guided walks from Ulster Wildlife
Visitors to Bog Meadows Nature Reserve can now enjoy a deeper connection with nature thanks to a new series of self-guided walks...
May 8
Seven new bathing water sites identified for Northern Ireland in 2025
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s coastal and inland recreational offerings, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the...
May 6
Mournes fires: National Trust warns of lasting damage as new report highlights fragile landscape
The Mourne Mountains, a cherished natural treasure in Northern Ireland, are still reeling from the catastrophic wildfire that scorched...
May 5
Public urged to act safely and responsibly to reduce wildfire risk
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir thanked firefighters and NIFRS support...
May 5
Mid and East Antrim leads the way with pioneering woodland strategy
The Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: UAV NI Mid and East Antrim councillors have approved a tree and woodland strategy which urges...
May 4
Police Air Support join battle against illegal persecution of Peregrine Falcons in Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced a significant development in its efforts to combat wildlife crime, with its...
May 3
Northern Ireland to lift avian influenza housing measures
In a significant development for poultry farmers and bird keepers across Northern Ireland, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed that...
May 2
Robin Swann MP presses Minister Muir over lack of Bee Inspector in Northern Ireland
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on Environment Minister Andrew Muir MLA to explain why no steps have been taken to secure a Bee...
May 1
Bluebell woods: A Spring spectacle under threat
The enchanting sight of a bluebell wood in full bloom is a quintessential experience in the British Isles, yet this beloved spring...
Apr 29
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council pioneers Swift conservation with new planning guidelines
Cllr Mark Cooper and Kate McAllister, from RSPB Antrim Local Group, launch the swift caller system at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey. Antrim...
Apr 27
Ministers visit innovativetree nursery at Magilligan Prison
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir are pictured with Aisling Gribbin from...
Apr 26
Prisoners plant roots for native trees at Magilligan Nursery
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and Justice Minister Naomi Long were welcomed to Magilligan Tree Surgery by (L-R) Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 25
Northern Ireland launches first Blue Carbon Action Plan to combat climate change and biodiversity loss
Pictured with Minister Muir at Mount Stewart in Co Down as he launched Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan are (L-R) Robert...
Apr 24
The Corncrake call is back again on Rathlin Island
Corncrake Crex crex, adult wing stretching in grassland. Image: John Bowler RSPB NI is delighted to announce that the unmistakable...
Apr 22
Volunteers wanted to help survey vulnerable peatland birds in South Sperrins
Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with the Golden Eagle Trust, is calling for volunteers to help survey vulnerable peatland birds in the...
Apr 21
RTÉ’s Ireland’s Wild Islands wins Best Series at 2025 Wildlife Film Festival
Image: Nick Massett RTÉ’s acclaimed documentary series Ireland’s Wild Islands has secured the prestigious Best Series award at the 2025...
Apr 20
Agencies issue reminder to protect ground-nesting birds as Easter weekend nears
With the Easter weekend approaching and World Curlew Day on 21 April, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), in collaboration...
Apr 18
Co Antrim’s Cregagh Wood faces crucial decision as council weighs future of local nature reserve
A Red Squirrel pictured at Cregagh Wood, County Antrim. Image: Linda Thompson Cregagh Wood, a cherished woodland haven in the Glens of...
Apr 13
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