A small but strong group of volunteers have been busy doing their bit to enhance the Newtownabbey Way for both wildlife and people. From tree and bulb planting to litter picking and hedge maintenance – once a month this very capable group get … [Read more...]
Horses and their role in sensitive woodland management.
One of the many gems of along the Newtownabbey Way is the valley carved by the Three Mile Water.This section of the path is dominated by coniferous forestry on both sides of the river. While these trees have certainly served their purpose … [Read more...]
Litter Champions!
So you want to help keep our borough tidy? Calling all Litter Role models - would you benefit from a FREE litter picker?The Litter Champions Project aims to encourage volunteers to make a difference in their community by challenging attitudes … [Read more...]
Hedgerow Hopes Project
Hedgerow Hopes is a partnership project between four local councils; Antrim, Belfast, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey Borough Councils, to celebrate and promote the biodiversity importance of our native hedgerows through the involvement of local … [Read more...]
Eco Club at Mossley Mill
Eco Club at Mossley Mill is a new monthly club for kids aged 8 - 12 with an interest in wildlife and all things wild! Our new eco-club helps children explore nature and have lots of fun too with games, activities and crafts!Getting involved and … [Read more...]
Creating a Christmas Tree Riverbank!
An exciting project is underway to improve the Six Mile Water within the park in Ballyclare. Sections of the river bank within the Six Mile Water Park have become, over the years, bare and weakened, resulting in significant bank collapse in times of … [Read more...]
Lough Corr ASSI
A diverse upland wetland, situated on the eastern slopes of Bolaght Mountain, with good quality fen, swamp and freshwater communities. Lough Corr is a mesotrophic lake (moderate water levels), surrounded by purple moorgrass, which are classified as … [Read more...]
Moor Lough
This 16 ha upland mesotrophic lake, is surrounded by upland peat and provides recreational facilities for walkers, cyclists and anglers. … [Read more...]
Sperrins ANOB
The Sperrins is a 100 km site, offering a range of recreational activities to include angling, cycling and walking. … [Read more...]
Strabane Glen ASSI
This narrow valley was formed during the last deglaciation. It supports calcareous mixed woodland, with a river and steep gorge slopes. It provides a habitat for the red squirrel. … [Read more...]
