Biodiversity16 hrs agoMini-gardens for bees on bus stop roofs approvedLiving Roofs aimed at boosting biodiversity in urban areas will be installed under a new bus stop contract.16 hrs ago2 days agoWill a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".2 days ago4 days agoPlans to create a wildflower meadow take shapeFairstead Recreation Ground is being planted with wildflowers to benefit insects and pollinators.4 days ago5 days agoSeabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challengesA report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.5 days ago8 days agoProject aims to protect rare arctic-alpine plantsThe three year scheme is awarded £65,000 to collect seeds and plant them in the fells.8 days ago8 days agoHistoric canal bank repaired after water vole damageWater voles dug into the bank for 30 years but now there is "nowhere left to burrow" as a new habitat is created for them.8 days ago21 Oct 2026Farmer lost out by minutes in race for wildlife fundingRichard Peace is among thousands of farmers who missed out as funding was snapped up in hours.21 Oct 202617 Oct 2026New lease of life for depleted farmlandIt is hoped the project will provide a "lifeline" to declining species.17 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner platesHave we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?15 Oct 2026...