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Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
Mar 23, 2025


Native oysters return to Carrickfergus in major Belfast Lough restoration effort
Native oysters have made a return to Carrickfergus as part of efforts to restore Belfast Lough’s small but endangered population. Over...
Mar 6, 2025


NI’s “most ambitious energy infrastructure plan in a generation” – Archibald launches consultation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation as a first step towards identifying areas for potential development of...
Mar 2, 2025


Spring has sprung: USPCA encourages public to help birds this nesting season
With the arrival of spring, Northern Ireland comes to life with birdsong as nesting season begins. From 1st March to 31st August, birds...
Mar 1, 2025


Thousands more birds to be culled as DAERA announces third suspected case of Avian Flu
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has said biosecurity is the greatest weapon we have...
Feb 24, 2025


Further case of Avian Influenza under investigation with 16,000 birds set to be culled
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable Avian...
Feb 23, 2025


Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...
Feb 16, 2025


The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...
Feb 16, 2025


Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...
Feb 15, 2025


Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...
Feb 14, 2025


Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12, 2025


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9, 2025


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8, 2025


Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7, 2025


Ulster Wildlife urges nature lovers across Northern Ireland to help bring it back in 2025
Male barn owl with its distinctive heart-shaped face in a local woodland in December 2024. Image: Ronald Surgenor Northern Ireland’s...
Jan 17, 2025


National Trust shares ambitions to make its biggest ever contribution to nature recovery
Views of Belfast City from Divis The National Trust is marking its 130th birthday by unveiling hugely ambitious plans for the next decade...
Jan 13, 2025


Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland
Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...
Dec 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...
Dec 6, 2024


Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...
Nov 26, 2024


Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of a newborn Eastern black and white colobus monkey
Akinya, a baby Eastern black and white colobus monkey. (Image: Alan Campbell) Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of an...
Nov 26, 2024
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