Are there any Good News Biodiversity Stories?
Thankfully, although there are genuine concerns for local biodiversity, all is not doom and gloom. There are initiatives throughout the province that are helping wildlife. • Some local councils, trusts, voluntary bodies and private sector organisations have developed Local Biodiversity Action Plans to protect, enhance and promote biodiversity. These are having a positive effect, particularly with awareness raising events and projects on the ground. For further information visit http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/natural/biodiversity/LBAPs.shtml • The Invasive Species Ireland Project is a joint venture between Northern Ireland Environment Agency and National Parks and Wildlife Service to implement the recommendations of the Invasive Species Ireland Report, published in 2004. For further information visit http://www.invasivespeciesireland.com/ and http://www.habitas.org.uk/invasive/index.html • More and more people are becoming involved in biodiversity through events, volunteering, recordi
