The Golf Club was originally part of the 17th century Ballydrain Estate. The site consists of parkland with mature trees and incorporates Ballydrain Lake, which is the largest area of open water in Belfast and a Site of Local Nature Conservation … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
New Homes for Frogs and Dragonflies
Belfast City Council has been working with Rivers Agency and the Lagan Valley Regional Park to create wetland habitats in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Through the creation of open water and areas that are only wet for parts of the year, we hope … [Read more...]
Hazelwood Woodland Management Project
Hazelwood is an important area of hazel woodland on the slopes of Cave Hill. It was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1991. The site is threatened by Sycamore, an invasive non-native species.Belfast City Council, in partnership with … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Coast
Whitehead developed as a coastal community, situated on the northern side of Belfast Lough. The nearby towns of Carrickfergus and Larne have a long history as ports and coastal transport by boat from smaller harbours used to be important. Whitehead … [Read more...]
Hedgerow Hopes
Southeast Antrim is one of four regions involved in the Heritage Lottery funded Hedgerow Hopes project, which started in 2012 and will continue until 2015. Hedgerows are an important habitat for a wide range of wildlife including birds, bats, field … [Read more...]
Many more trees please
Ireland is the least wooded region of Europe and planting trees is a great way for everyone to help the environment. A number of community tree days were organised at in mid and east Antrim by the Biodiversity Officer in the 2012-13 tree planting … [Read more...]
Having a quacking Christmas
Larne Lough is famous for its birdlife. One highlight is the tern colony on the tiny Swan Island and the man-made Blue Circle Island, situated near Magheramorne. Common gull, greenshank and redshank are also present in nationally important numbers … [Read more...]
Celebrating World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day, celebrated on June 8, is an opportunity to highlight the importance of the marine environment that has been taken up with enthusiasm in east Antrim. In 2012, events held on this date included a Whale Watch organised with Ian … [Read more...]
Council recognises local wildlife friendly gardens
The new Down District Council offices at Downshire Civic Centre were the venue for a celebration of local biodiversity when Danielle Begley, Biodiversity Officer, announced the results of the Council’s Wildlife Gardening Competition. The competition, … [Read more...]
One Million Trees in One Day Project
The One Million Trees Project planting day has been postponed to Friday 26th April. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Danielle Begley on 028 30313100.One Million Trees in One Day is a charity, not-for-profit, cross-border, … [Read more...]
