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Northern Ireland Biodiversity Strategy

Due to Northern Ireland's unique geology, mild climate, relatively long coastline and a long history of settled agriculture we have a wide variety of interesting habitats.
 
Northern Ireland Biodiversity Group (NIBG) identified major issues affecting Biodiversity in Northern Ireland in "Biodiversity in Northern Ireland: Recommendations to Government for a Biodiversity Strategy" the Agricultural Systems and Support, these included;
  • Coastal and Marine
  • Management Freshwater Use and Management
  • Construction and Development
  • Tourism and Recreation
  • Peatland Management
  • Introduced Species and Genetic Material
The Government recognises the issues and sets out how to deal with them in the Northern Ireland Biodiversity Strategy.